Cabazon, CA vs Lucerne Valley, CA

Lucerne Valley is moderately more affordable than Cabazon, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Cabazon scores 104 compared to 92 for Lucerne Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cabazon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cabazon is $1,524/month compared to $1,131/month in Lucerne Valley — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lucerne Valley is more affordable at $240,000 median vs $248,800.

Median household income in Cabazon is $69,704 compared to $50,330 in Lucerne Valley (+38.5%). While Cabazon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cabazon spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Lucerne Valley.