Anaheim, CA vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $77,892). Stamford leads in school rating (7.2 vs 5.8). Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 49).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 353,085 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | N/A |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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