Boyes Hot Springs, CA vs Lomita, CA

Boyes Hot Springs is moderately more affordable than Lomita, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Boyes Hot Springs scores 154 compared to 163 for Lomita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lomita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyes Hot Springs is $1,802/month compared to $1,918/month in Lomita — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyes Hot Springs is more affordable at $738,800 median vs $792,100.

Median household income in Boyes Hot Springs is $89,568 compared to $92,920 in Lomita (-3.6%). The higher salaries in Lomita partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyes Hot Springs spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Lomita.