Beaumont, CA vs Chowchilla, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chowchilla is 21.1% cheaper than Beaumont. With a cost index of 100 vs 121, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chowchilla to Beaumont should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaumont is $1,505/month compared to $1,204/month in Chowchilla — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chowchilla is more affordable at $331,500 median vs $464,000.

Median household income in Beaumont is $105,164 compared to $63,308 in Chowchilla (+66.1%). While Beaumont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaumont spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Chowchilla.