Calexico, CA vs Lamont, CA

Lamont is moderately more affordable than Calexico, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Calexico scores 90 compared to 83 for Lamont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calexico can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calexico is $1,049/month compared to $982/month in Lamont — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamont is more affordable at $210,700 median vs $281,700.

Median household income in Calexico is $50,021 compared to $34,436 in Lamont (+45.3%). While Calexico is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calexico spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, less than the 34.2% in Lamont. The Calexico ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.