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Anaheim

Anaheim

USA

Updated on October 02, 2025

Overview

City located in Orange County, California, famous for being home to Disneyland Resort. It's an important city in the Greater Los Angeles area with a diversified economy based on tourism, technology and entertainment.

Average cost of living€3,345.00
Quality of Life75/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€800.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,100.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,800.00
3-bed flat (center)€3,400.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,900.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€6,500.00
sqm outside center€5,200.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€50.00

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.00
Monthly pass€70.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.25

Leisure

Cinema ticket€16.00
Fitness club€65.00

Education

Preschool (month)€1,200.00
Intl. primary (year)€12,000.00

Demographics

Population 350,000
Metropolitan area population 3,100,000
Metropolitan area

Advantages

  • Proximity to Disneyland and tourist attractions
  • Excellent Mediterranean climate year-round
  • Strategic location in Orange County
  • Cultural and gastronomic diversity
  • Good public transportation systems
  • Proximity to beaches and mountains

Disadvantages

  • × High cost of living and housing
  • × Heavy traffic during rush hours
  • × High population density
  • × High state taxes in California
  • × Intense job competition
  • × Moderate seismic risk