Alpine, CA vs Calistoga, CA

Calistoga is moderately more affordable than Alpine, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 167 compared to 151 for Calistoga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alpine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpine is $2,025/month compared to $1,798/month in Calistoga — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calistoga is more affordable at $702,700 median vs $810,000.

Median household income in Alpine is $111,723 compared to $84,892 in Calistoga (+31.6%). While Alpine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpine spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Calistoga.