American Canyon, CA vs Brentwood, CA

American Canyon is moderately more affordable than Brentwood, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. American Canyon scores 166 compared to 182 for Brentwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brentwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in American Canyon is $2,399/month compared to $2,509/month in Brentwood — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: American Canyon is more affordable at $660,100 median vs $791,600.

Median household income in American Canyon is $123,935 compared to $139,567 in Brentwood (-11.2%). While Brentwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of American Canyon spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Brentwood.