Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Pomona, CA
🏆 Anaheim leads 13 of 20 categories
Anaheim
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Pomona
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,515
Violent Crime Index
188⚠ High
Population
149,831
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
17% less violent crime than Pomona
Households earn $15,023 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (5.4%)
More college-educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,958/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pomona, CA
Pros
Homes cost $189k less ($524,700 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $327/mo less ($1,631 vs $1,958)
Smaller class sizes — 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (715.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Anaheim by $15,023/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2753.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$15,023
$88,538 vs $73,515/yr
Anaheim
Violent Crime
17% lower
596.2 vs 715.9 per 100k
Anaheim
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
5.4% vs 6.5% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 115.5 on the COL index
Pomona
Median Home Value
$189k less
$524,700 vs $713,600
Pomona
Summer Heat
3.5°F warmer
July avg high 90.3°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $524,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,631⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $73,515 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 32.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% ✓ Higher | 7.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High ✓ Safer | 165⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 188⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 131⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | C (79) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 21.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 18.2% |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% ✓ Higher | 72.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Pomona Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 67.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 90.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 14.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 149,831 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 53.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 24.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 12.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Pomona's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Anaheim leads 13 of 20 categories. Anaheim wins 13 and Pomona wins 7. 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 Pomona or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $524,700 median home), income ($88,538 vs $73,515), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Pomona, CA are about 14 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.