Alhambra, CA vs Ontario, CA

Ontario is moderately more affordable than Alhambra, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Alhambra scores 163 compared to 142 for Ontario, 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 $1,916/month in Ontario — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alhambra has cheaper rent, Ontario actually has lower median home values ($568,000 vs $812,700).

Median household income in Alhambra is $85,189 compared to $82,806 in Ontario (+2.9%). Alhambra does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alhambra spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Ontario.