Camarillo, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Rancho Cucamonga is moderately more affordable than Camarillo, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Camarillo scores 183 compared to 164 for Rancho Cucamonga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camarillo 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 $2,286/month in Rancho Cucamonga — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rancho Cucamonga is more affordable at $694,400 median vs $766,100.

Median household income in Camarillo is $109,390 compared to $109,511 in Rancho Cucamonga (-0.1%). Rancho Cucamonga offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Camarillo spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Rancho Cucamonga.