City comparison
No. Anaheim's crime index is 143 versus 209 in Louisville, and its violent crime index is 165 versus 207, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Louisville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,120 a month versus $2,175 in Anaheim.
The cost gap between Louisville and Anaheim is the real story here. Louisville comes in 49% cheaper on typical rent ($1,120 vs $2,175), which over a year adds up to $12,660. Median household income runs $66,849 in Louisville and $95,227 in Anaheim.
Anaheim is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Louisville makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Anaheim is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Louisville at $1,120 average has pockets that run $920 and others at $1,520: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Louisville and Anaheim are 1,813 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,120 a month in Louisville to $2,175 a month in Anaheim, up $1,055 a month (94%).
Median household income goes from $66,849 in Louisville to $95,227 in Anaheim, up $28,378 (42%).
The crime index goes from 209 in Louisville to 143 in Anaheim, down 66 points (32%).
The move
Anaheim and Louisville are 1,813 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,175 a month in Anaheim to $1,120 a month in Louisville, down $1,055 a month (49%).
Median household income goes from $95,227 in Anaheim to $66,849 in Louisville, down $28,378 (30%).
The crime index goes from 143 in Anaheim to 209 in Louisville, up 66 points (46%).
Louisville, KY
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Anaheim, CA
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Rent
49% cheaper
Louisville rent is 49% cheaper than Anaheim
Louisville
Winner$1,120/mo
Anaheim
$2,175/mo
Typical rent runs $1,120 a month in Louisville versus $2,175 in Anaheim, so Louisville is 49% cheaper. That's roughly $1,055/month back in your pocket ($12,660/year). Over five years that's $63,300 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Anaheim, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Louisville is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
42% higher
Anaheim's median income is 42% higher than Louisville
Louisville
$66,849
Anaheim
Winner$95,227
Median household income is $95,227 in Anaheim versus $66,849 in Louisville, so typical pay runs 42% higher in Anaheim (about $28,378 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Anaheim is the stronger labor market on paper. Louisville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
32% lower crime
Anaheim's crime index is 32% lower than Louisville
Louisville
209 (100 = avg)
Anaheim
Winner143 (100 = avg)
Anaheim's crime index is 143 versus 209 in Louisville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 32% lower in Anaheim. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Anaheim is the easier city. Louisville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
33% more comfortable
Anaheim weather is 33% more comfortable than Louisville
Louisville
56°F avg · 65°F highs · comfort 75/100
Anaheim
Winner76°F avg · 83°F highs · comfort 100/100
Louisville averages about 56°F (65°F highs); Anaheim averages about 76°F (83°F highs). Louisville averages around 56°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Anaheim sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Anaheim scores 33% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Louisville if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Louisville
Louisville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 49% cheaper here at about $1,120 a month. Choose Louisville if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 42% higher ($95,227), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 76°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Anaheim is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 32% lower than Louisville (143 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Housing separates these metros first: $1,120/month in Louisville versus $2,175 in Anaheim. Median income reads $66,849 in Louisville and $95,227 in Anaheim, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Louisville rent at $1,120/month is still below Anaheim's $2,175, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 56°F in Louisville and 76°F in Anaheim.
Louisville clears the bar on housing cost in this dataset. Anaheim deserves a serious look only when your $95,227 income offer in Anaheim outweighs saving $1,055/month in Louisville.
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