Avocado Heights, CA vs Montclair, CA

Montclair is moderately more affordable than Avocado Heights, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Avocado Heights scores 156 compared to 136 for Montclair, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avocado Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avocado Heights is $2,002/month compared to $1,759/month in Montclair — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montclair is more affordable at $549,600 median vs $668,700.

Median household income in Avocado Heights is $95,000 compared to $76,338 in Montclair (+24.4%). While Avocado 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 Avocado Heights spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Montclair.