Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Pittsburgh, PA
🏆 Pittsburgh leads 13 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
94.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$60,187
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
303,843
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $28,351 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 37°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
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Pros
Homes cost $542k less ($171,800 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $805/mo less ($1,153 vs $1,958)
28% less violent crime than Anaheim
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
More college-educated — 46.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Anaheim by $28,351/yr
Snowy winters — about 44" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$28,351
$88,538 vs $60,187/yr
Anaheim
Summer Heat
3.8°F warmer
July avg high 86.8°F vs 83.0°F
Pittsburgh
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 94.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Pittsburgh
Violent Crime
28% lower
427.2 vs 596.2 per 100k
Pittsburgh
Median Home Value
$542k less
$171,800 vs $713,600
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 94.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $171,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,153 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $60,187 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 17.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 109⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 11.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 46.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Pittsburgh SD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 36.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F ✓ Warmer | 83.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 41.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 44.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 303,843 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 47.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% ✓ More | 14.6% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Pittsburgh's 94.4 (US average = 100).
Pittsburgh is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Pittsburgh leads 13 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 10 and Pittsburgh wins 13. 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 Pittsburgh or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $171,800 median home), income ($88,538 vs $60,187), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Pittsburgh, PA are about 2,113 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.