Alpine, CA vs La Habra Heights, CA

Alpine, CA and La Habra Heights, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Alpine scores 167 while La Habra Heights scores 167 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpine is $2,025/month compared to $1,186/month in La Habra Heights — a 71% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Habra Heights has cheaper rent, Alpine actually has lower median home values ($810,000 vs $1,114,100).

Median household income in Alpine is $111,723 compared to $186,837 in La Habra Heights (-40.2%). While La Habra Heights 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, more than the 7.6% in La Habra Heights.