Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
West Valley City, UT
🏆 West Valley City leads 14 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
West Valley City
Utah
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$81,719
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
138,868
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 39°F
More college-educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $6,819 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 94°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 19% higher than West Valley City
West Valley City, UT
Pros
Homes cost $380k less ($333,600 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $598/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,958)
21% less violent crime than Anaheim
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.0%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Anaheim by $6,819/yr
Snowy winters — about 52" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$6,819
$88,538 vs $81,719/yr
West Valley City
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 96.7 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
West Valley City
Violent Crime
21% lower
469.5 vs 596.2 per 100k
West Valley City
Median Home Value
$380k less
$333,600 vs $713,600
West Valley City
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.0% vs 5.4% unemployment
West Valley City
Summer Heat
7.2°F warmer
July avg high 94.0°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | West Valley City, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 96.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $333,600⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $81,719 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 21.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 8.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 109⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) ✓ Better | C- (73) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 22.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 15.8% |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 83.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Granite District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 38.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 17.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 51.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 138,868 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 30.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 31.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs West Valley City's 96.7 (US average = 100).
West Valley City is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, West Valley City leads 14 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 9 and West Valley City 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 West Valley City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $333,600 median home), income ($88,538 vs $81,719), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and West Valley City, UT are about 568 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.