Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Tracy leads 13 of 21 categories
Anaheim
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Rent averages $204/mo less ($1,958 vs $2,162)
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 57°F
More college-educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°F
Cons
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Tracy by $23,179/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Tracy, CA
Pros
49% less violent crime than Anaheim
Households earn $23,179 more per year on average
Homes cost $96k less ($617,300 vs $713,600)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Tracy
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Tracy
Median Income
$23,179
$111,717 vs $88,538/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
49% lower
301.4 vs 596.2 per 100k
Tracy
Median Home Value
$96k less
$617,300 vs $713,600
Tracy
Summer Heat
6.4°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $617,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 22.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 83.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 57.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Tracy is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Tracy leads 13 of 21 categories. Anaheim wins 8 and Tracy wins 13. 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $617,300 median home), income ($88,538 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Tracy, CA are about 338 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.