Bonny Doon, CA vs Templeton, CA

Templeton is moderately more affordable than Bonny Doon, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Bonny Doon scores 186 compared to 176 for Templeton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bonny Doon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonny Doon is $1,767/month compared to $2,399/month in Templeton — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bonny Doon has cheaper rent, Templeton actually has lower median home values ($782,700 vs $1,135,600).

Median household income in Bonny Doon is $163,125 compared to $114,155 in Templeton (+42.9%). While Bonny Doon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonny Doon spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Templeton.