Boyes Hot Springs, CA vs La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Boyes Hot Springs is 23.9% cheaper than La Crescenta-Montrose. With a cost index of 154 vs 202, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Boyes Hot Springs to La Crescenta-Montrose should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyes Hot Springs is $1,802/month compared to $2,231/month in La Crescenta-Montrose — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyes Hot Springs is more affordable at $738,800 median vs $1,151,100.

Median household income in Boyes Hot Springs is $89,568 compared to $119,775 in La Crescenta-Montrose (-25.2%). While La Crescenta-Montrose is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyes Hot Springs spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in La Crescenta-Montrose.