Anaheim, CA vs Rome, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Rome
79.3
#136 nationally
Rome leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 27.4 min). Rome leads in cost of living index (96 vs 145). Anaheim leads in median household income ($77,892 vs $56,901).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Rome, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 79.3 (#136) |
| Population | 353,085 | 31,652 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $215,448 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $56,901 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+21.3 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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C+
79.3 Score
Rome, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$215,448
Population
31,652
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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