Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Tyler, TX
🏆 Tyler leads 15 of 22 categories
Anaheim
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Tyler
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,056
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,440
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $25,482 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 58°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
Cost of living runs 23% higher than Tyler
Tyler, TX
Pros
Homes cost $508k less ($205,200 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $845/mo less ($1,113 vs $1,958)
34% less violent crime than Anaheim
23% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Cons
Median income trails Anaheim by $25,482/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$25,482
$88,538 vs $63,056/yr
Tyler
Cost of Living
23% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Tyler
Violent Crime
34% lower
391.2 vs 596.2 per 100k
Tyler
Median Home Value
$508k less
$205,200 vs $713,600
Tyler
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $205,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,113 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $63,056 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 20.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 91 ✓ 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 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 31.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 87.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | TYLER ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 57.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 47.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 106,440 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 22.9% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 16.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Tyler's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Tyler is 23% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Tyler leads 15 of 22 categories. Anaheim wins 7 and Tyler wins 15. 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 Tyler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $205,200 median home), income ($88,538 vs $63,056), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Tyler, TX are about 1,302 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.