Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
St. Paul, MN
🏆 St. Paul leads 12 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
St. Paul
Minnesota
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,919
Violent Crime Index
163⚠ High
Population
308,806
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $18,619 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 24°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)
St. Paul, MN
Pros
Homes cost $449k less ($264,900 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $784/mo less ($1,174 vs $1,958)
More college-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Smaller class sizes — 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (617.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Anaheim by $18,619/yr
Property crime (2834.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 40" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$18,619
$88,538 vs $69,919/yr
Anaheim
Violent Crime
3% lower
596.2 vs 617.7 per 100k
Anaheim
Summer Heat
4.2°F warmer
July avg high 86.8°F vs 82.6°F
St. Paul
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 104.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
St. Paul
Median Home Value
$449k less
$264,900 vs $713,600
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $264,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,174 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $69,919 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 15.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High ✓ Safer | 152⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 163⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 135⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 14.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 42.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 88.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Saint Paul Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 23.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F ✓ Warmer | 82.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 29.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 40.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 308,806 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 33.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 53.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 11.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs St. Paul's 104.5 (US average = 100).
St. Paul is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, St. Paul leads 12 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 11 and St. Paul wins 12. 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 St. Paul or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $264,900 median home), income ($88,538 vs $69,919), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and St. Paul, MN are about 1,514 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.