Ahwahnee, CA vs Guerneville, CA

Ahwahnee is moderately more affordable than Guerneville, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Ahwahnee scores 122 compared to 135 for Guerneville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guerneville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ahwahnee is $1,617/month compared to $1,583/month in Guerneville — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Guerneville has cheaper rent, Ahwahnee actually has lower median home values ($448,000 vs $589,600).

Median household income in Ahwahnee is $65,980 compared to $84,294 in Guerneville (-21.7%). While Guerneville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ahwahnee spend roughly 29.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Guerneville.