Beaumont, CA vs Greenfield, CA

Beaumont is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 121 compared to 129 for Greenfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield 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 $1,690/month in Greenfield — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beaumont has cheaper rent, Greenfield actually has lower median home values ($462,400 vs $464,000).

Median household income in Beaumont is $105,164 compared to $78,946 in Greenfield (+33.2%). 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 25.7% in Greenfield.