Camarillo, CA vs El Cerrito, CA

Camarillo is moderately more affordable than El Cerrito, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Camarillo scores 183 compared to 206 for El Cerrito, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Cerrito can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camarillo is $2,650/month compared to $2,444/month in El Cerrito — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while El Cerrito has cheaper rent, Camarillo actually has lower median home values ($766,100 vs $1,107,500).

Median household income in Camarillo is $109,390 compared to $127,475 in El Cerrito (-14.2%). While El Cerrito is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camarillo spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23% in El Cerrito.