Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Hemet, CA
🏆 Hemet leads 15 of 22 categories
Anaheim
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Hemet
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$49,901
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
89,651
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $38,637 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.1 pts lower (5.4%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 95°F
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 66°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Higher rents — median is $1,958/mo
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Hemet, CA
Pros
Homes cost $436k less ($277,200 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $601/mo less ($1,357 vs $1,958)
29% less violent crime than Anaheim
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Cons
Median income trails Anaheim by $38,637/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 5.4%)
Longer commutes — 36.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$38,637
$88,538 vs $49,901/yr
Anaheim
Unemployment
4.1 pp lower
5.4% vs 9.5% unemployment
Hemet
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Hemet
Violent Crime
29% lower
424.8 vs 596.2 per 100k
Hemet
Median Home Value
$436k less
$277,200 vs $713,600
Hemet
Summer Heat
8.3°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Hemet, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $277,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,357⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $49,901 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 36.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% ✓ Higher | 7.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | C (78) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 21.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 13.9% |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 79.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Hemet Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 65.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 12.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 89,651 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 39.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 61.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 22.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Hemet's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Hemet is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Hemet leads 15 of 22 categories. Anaheim wins 7 and Hemet wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Anaheim to Hemet or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $277,200 median home), income ($88,538 vs $49,901), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Hemet, CA are about 45 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.