Byron, CA vs La Habra Heights, CA

La Habra Heights is moderately more affordable than Byron, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Byron scores 187 compared to 167 for La Habra Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Byron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Byron is $2,488/month compared to $1,186/month in La Habra Heights — a 110% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Habra Heights has cheaper rent, Byron actually has lower median home values ($862,200 vs $1,114,100).

Median household income in Byron is $92,813 compared to $186,837 in La Habra Heights (-50.3%). La Habra Heights offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Byron spend roughly 32.2% of their income on rent, more than the 7.6% in La Habra Heights. The La Habra Heights ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.