Brentwood, CA vs Ontario, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ontario is 28% cheaper than Brentwood. With a cost index of 142 vs 182, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ontario to Brentwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brentwood is $2,509/month compared to $1,916/month in Ontario — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ontario is more affordable at $568,000 median vs $791,600.

Median household income in Brentwood is $139,567 compared to $82,806 in Ontario (+68.5%). While Brentwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brentwood spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Ontario.