Beaumont, CA vs Visalia, CA

Visalia is moderately more affordable than Beaumont, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 121 compared to 106 for Visalia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaumont 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 $1,397/month in Visalia — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Visalia is more affordable at $340,600 median vs $464,000.

Median household income in Beaumont is $105,164 compared to $79,952 in Visalia (+31.5%). 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 21% in Visalia.