Buellton, CA vs Camp Pendleton South, CA

Camp Pendleton South is moderately more affordable than Buellton, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Buellton scores 164 compared to 153 for Camp Pendleton South, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buellton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Buellton has a median rent of $2,196/month while Camp Pendleton South comes in at $2,947/month, a 26% difference.

Median household income in Buellton is $96,028 compared to $66,265 in Camp Pendleton South (+44.9%). While Buellton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buellton spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, less than the 53.4% in Camp Pendleton South. The Buellton ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.