Agoura Hills, CA vs Atherton, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Agoura Hills is 28.7% cheaper than Atherton. With a cost index of 222 vs 311, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Agoura Hills to Atherton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Agoura Hills is $3,094/month compared to $3,501/month in Atherton — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Agoura Hills is more affordable at $1,072,200 median vs $2,000,001.

Median household income in Agoura Hills is $171,944 compared to $250,001 in Atherton (-31.2%). While Atherton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Agoura Hills spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Atherton.