Alhambra, CA vs Lemon Grove, CA

Lemon Grove is moderately more affordable than Alhambra, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Alhambra scores 163 compared to 145 for Lemon Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alhambra can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alhambra is $1,852/month compared to $1,769/month in Lemon Grove — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lemon Grove is more affordable at $640,600 median vs $812,700.

Median household income in Alhambra is $85,189 compared to $79,278 in Lemon Grove (+7.5%). The higher salaries in Alhambra partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alhambra spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Lemon Grove.