Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Spring Valley, NV
🏆 Spring Valley 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
Spring Valley
Nevada
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,341
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
220,114
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $19,197 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (5.4%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 106°F
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 59°F
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)
Spring Valley, NV
Pros
Homes cost $338k less ($375,200 vs $713,600)
84% less violent crime than Anaheim
Rent averages $435/mo less ($1,523 vs $1,958)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Anaheim by $19,197/yr
Higher unemployment (7.6% vs 5.4%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$19,197
$88,538 vs $69,341/yr
Anaheim
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
5.4% vs 7.6% unemployment
Spring Valley
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Spring Valley
Violent Crime
84% lower
94.1 vs 596.2 per 100k
Spring Valley
Median Home Value
$338k less
$375,200 vs $713,600
Spring Valley
Summer Heat
19.0°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Spring Valley, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $375,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,523⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $69,341 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 10.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 30.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 59.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 6.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 220,114 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 49.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% ✓ More | 19.2% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Spring Valley's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Spring Valley is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Spring Valley leads 17 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 6 and Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $375,200 median home), income ($88,538 vs $69,341), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Spring Valley, NV are about 210 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.