Brentwood, CA vs Winter Gardens, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Winter Gardens is 29.3% cheaper than Brentwood. With a cost index of 141 vs 182, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Winter Gardens 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 $1,855/month in Winter Gardens — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winter Gardens is more affordable at $558,800 median vs $791,600.

Median household income in Brentwood is $139,567 compared to $94,320 in Winter Gardens (+48%). 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 23.6% in Winter Gardens.