Side-by-side
Anaheim vs Santa Ana vs San Jose vs Oceanside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anaheim, CA52 | Santa Ana, CA58 | San Jose, CA58 | Oceanside, CA60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 58 | 58 | 60 |
| Affordability | 37 | 37 | 34 | 65 |
| Housing | 4 | 7 | 16 | 20 |
| Jobs | 48 | 53 | 66 | 47 |
| Safety | 55 | 81 | 65 | 65 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 80 | 80 | 83 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,739 | $5,733 | $5,905 | $4,712 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,746 | $2,746 | $2,982 | $1,782 |
| Median home value | $771,700 | $657,800 | $1,187,800 | $702,000 |
| Median HH income | $90,583 | $88,354 | $141,565 | $93,724 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Population | 344.6K | 311.6K | 990.1K | 172.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 45° | 85° / 47° | 83° / 42° | 76° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 304 | 304 | 299 | 304 |