Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Temecula leads 14 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Temecula
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Rent averages $264/mo less ($1,958 vs $2,222)
Cons
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Temecula by $23,343/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Temecula, CA
Pros
75% less violent crime than Anaheim
Households earn $23,343 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $109k less ($604,300 vs $713,600)
More college-educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Longer commutes — 36.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Temecula
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Temecula
Median Income
$23,343
$111,881 vs $88,538/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
75% lower
151.5 vs 596.2 per 100k
Temecula
Median Home Value
$109k less
$604,300 vs $713,600
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $604,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 38.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 67.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 87.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 15.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 110,114 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Temecula is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Temecula leads 14 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 9 and Temecula wins 14. 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $604,300 median home), income ($88,538 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Temecula, CA are about 44 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.