Buellton, CA vs Vincent, CA

Vincent is moderately more affordable than Buellton, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Buellton scores 164 compared to 151 for Vincent, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buellton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buellton is $2,196/month compared to $2,013/month in Vincent — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vincent is more affordable at $609,900 median vs $704,200.

Median household income in Buellton is $96,028 compared to $99,157 in Vincent (-3.2%). Vincent offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Buellton spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 24.4% in Vincent.