Bethel Island, CA vs Hilmar-Irwin, CA

Hilmar-Irwin is moderately more affordable than Bethel Island, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Bethel Island scores 128 compared to 121 for Hilmar-Irwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bethel Island can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethel Island is $1,390/month compared to $1,701/month in Hilmar-Irwin — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bethel Island has cheaper rent, Hilmar-Irwin actually has lower median home values ($420,600 vs $549,500).

Median household income in Bethel Island is $78,393 compared to $76,492 in Hilmar-Irwin (+2.5%). Bethel Island does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethel Island spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in Hilmar-Irwin.