Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Reno, NV
🏆 Reno leads 17 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Reno
Nevada
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,073
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
265,196
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $15,465 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 46°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°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)
Reno, NV
Pros
Homes cost $252k less ($462,100 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $598/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,958)
11% less violent crime than Anaheim
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (529.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Anaheim by $15,465/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$15,465
$88,538 vs $73,073/yr
Reno
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Reno
Violent Crime
11% lower
529.6 vs 596.2 per 100k
Reno
Median Home Value
$252k less
$462,100 vs $713,600
Reno
Summer Heat
5.9°F warmer
July avg high 92.7°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Reno, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $462,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $73,073 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 139⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 19.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 35.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 89.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Washoe County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 45.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 92.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 9.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 33.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 265,196 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 48.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% ✓ More | 19.8% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Reno's 102.8 (US average = 100).
Reno is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Reno leads 17 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 6 and Reno wins 17. 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 Reno or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $462,100 median home), income ($88,538 vs $73,073), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Reno, NV are about 410 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.