Baldwin Park, CA vs Maywood, CA

Maywood is moderately more affordable than Baldwin Park, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Baldwin Park scores 143 compared to 133 for Maywood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baldwin Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baldwin Park is $1,817/month compared to $1,467/month in Maywood — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maywood has cheaper rent, Baldwin Park actually has lower median home values ($588,100 vs $595,000).

Median household income in Baldwin Park is $79,087 compared to $61,655 in Maywood (+28.3%). While Baldwin Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baldwin Park spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, less than the 28.6% in Maywood.