Beaumont, CA vs Dixon, CA

Beaumont is moderately more affordable than Dixon, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 121 compared to 138 for Dixon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dixon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaumont is $1,505/month compared to $1,728/month in Dixon — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaumont is more affordable at $464,000 median vs $575,600.

Median household income in Beaumont is $105,164 compared to $98,798 in Dixon (+6.4%). Beaumont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaumont spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Dixon.