Considerations when moving from Anaheim to San Diego

Cost of living: Anaheim vs. San Diego

Anaheim San Diego
Average rent cost $2,550 $2,881
Average home value $924,742 $1,003,444
Average income (per capita) $88,538 $72,963
Cost of living (single person) $5,451 $3,346
Cost of living (family of 4) $11,381 $7,719
Unemployment rate 4.1% 6.6%
  • Rent prices in San Diego are 13% higher than in Anaheim.
  • Home prices in San Diego are 8.5% higher than in Anaheim.
  • Income in San Diego is 17.6% lower than in Anaheim.
  • The cost of living for a single person in San Diego is 38.6% lower than in Anaheim.
  • The cost of living for a family in San Diego is 32.2% lower than in Anaheim.
  • The unemployment rate in San Diego is 60.98% higher than in Anaheim.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,841.50 in San Diego to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Anaheim.

How life is different in Anaheim vs. San Diego

San Diego Anaheim
Population 1,386,932 346,824
Political leaning Democratic 60-37 Democratic 51-46
Summer high 79ยบF 84ยบF
Winter low 46ยบF 46ยบF
Annual rain 12" 14"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 39.83 53.18
  • The population of San Diego is approximately 300% greater than the population of Anaheim.
  • In the last presidential election, San Diego voted Democratic and Anaheim voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in San Diego is 79ยบF and in Anaheim, itโ€™s 84ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, San Diego reaches the temperature of 46ยบF and Anaheim gets down to 46ยบF.
  • You can expect about 12 inches of annual rainfall in San Diego vs 14 inches of rainfall in Anaheim.
  • In San Diego, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Anaheim.
  • San Diego has a lower crime rate than Anaheim with a crime index of 53.18 vs 39.83.

Things to do in San Diego

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, San Diego has plenty to offer:

Museums in San Diegotoggle

  • USS Midway Museum
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
  • San Diego Air & Space Museum
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
  • Stuart Collection
  • Africa and Beyond
  • Old Town Model Railroad Depot
  • RC Gorman Navajo Gallery
  • ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
  • La Jolla Historical Society
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Sculpture Parks
  • The New Children's Museum

Parks in San Diegotoggle

  • La Jolla Cove
  • Balboa Park
  • La Jolla Shores Park
  • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
  • Ellen Browning Scripps Park
  • Cuvier Park - The Wedding Bowl
  • Scripps Institute of Oceanography Coastal Reserve
  • La Jolla Underwater Park
  • Coast Boulevard Park
  • Kellogg Park
  • Calumet Park
  • Waterfront Park
  • Friendship Park
  • Mission Trails Regional Park
  • Heritage County Park

Sports Teams in San Diegotoggle

  • San Diego Padres (MLB)
  • San Diego Gulls (AHL)
  • San Diego Loyal SC (USL Championship)

Universities in San Diegotoggle

  • California State University-San Marcos
  • California Western School of Law
  • San Diego Christian College
  • National University
  • Point Loma Nazarene University
  • San Diego State University
  • University of California San Diego
  • University of Phoenix
  • University of San Diego
  • Alliant International University
  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • Azusa Pacific University
  • Azusa Pacific University
  • Brandman University
  • California College San Diego
  • John Paul the Great Catholic University

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Anaheim to San Diego?toggle

To ship furniture from Anaheim to San Diego with a mover will cost between $608 and $2,800. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,239โ€“$3,566, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Anaheim to San Diego will cost from $1,777โ€“$4,615.

How much are moving container companies from Anaheim to San Diego?toggle

Moving containers from Anaheim to San Diego will cost you $474 to $1,179 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $937 to $1,813. A larger home will cost $1,310 to $2,107.

How much is a moving truck from Anaheim to San Diego?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $112 to $175. A larger move will cost $119 to $198, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Anaheim to San Diego costs from $137 to $221.

How far in advance should I book Anaheim-to-San Diego movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Anaheim to San Diego at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Anaheim-to-San Diego movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to San Diego?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to San Diego is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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