Alhambra, CA vs Temescal Valley, CA

Alhambra is moderately more affordable than Temescal Valley, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Alhambra scores 163 compared to 175 for Temescal Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Temescal Valley 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 $2,794/month in Temescal Valley — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alhambra has cheaper rent, Temescal Valley actually has lower median home values ($648,200 vs $812,700).

Median household income in Alhambra is $85,189 compared to $119,647 in Temescal Valley (-28.8%). While Temescal Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alhambra spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in Temescal Valley.