Cambria, CA vs Rancho Mirage, CA

Rancho Mirage is moderately more affordable than Cambria, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Cambria scores 168 compared to 147 for Rancho Mirage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambria is $1,923/month compared to $1,575/month in Rancho Mirage — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rancho Mirage is more affordable at $747,800 median vs $868,400.

Median household income in Cambria is $89,049 compared to $109,943 in Rancho Mirage (-19%). Rancho Mirage offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambria spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Rancho Mirage.