Cost of living in Anaheim, California
Orange County, CA
Part of the Los Angeles Metro Area
Population 3,164,063 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Anaheim
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Anaheim
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Anaheim
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Anaheim
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Anaheim
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Anaheim
State and local tax rates for California.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Anaheim
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Anaheim
What it costs to live in Anaheim each month.
- Rent $2,454
- Energy $217
- Water $60
- Groceries $397
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $672
- State tax $141
- Rent $2,903
- Energy $260
- Water $70
- Groceries $658
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,531
- State tax $602
- Rent $3,927
- Energy $326
- Water $85
- Groceries $998
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,531
- State tax $602
Frequently asked questions about Anaheim
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Anaheim?
In Anaheim, California, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,454 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,903 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,927 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Anaheim?
In Anaheim, California, the average household income is $113,702 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $51,124 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Anaheim?
The estimated cost of living in Anaheim, California is approximately $4,671 per month for a single person, $7,238 for a couple, $10,469 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Anaheim?
The combined sales tax rate in Anaheim, California is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.
Is Anaheim an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Anaheim, California would need approximately $4,671 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $113,702 per year ($9,475 per month). Anaheim is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Anaheim?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Anaheim, California is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Anaheim?
The average home value in Anaheim, California is $915,500, with average annual property taxes of $6,096, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Anaheim compare to other areas?
You can compare Anaheim, California with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Anaheim is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP