Camp Pendleton South, CA vs Lake of the Pines, CA

Camp Pendleton South is moderately more affordable than Lake of the Pines, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Camp Pendleton South scores 153 compared to 174 for Lake of the Pines, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake of the Pines can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Camp Pendleton South has a median rent of $2,947/month while Lake of the Pines comes in at $2,741/month, a 8% difference.

Median household income in Camp Pendleton South is $66,265 compared to $118,661 in Lake of the Pines (-44.2%). While Lake of the Pines is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camp Pendleton South spend roughly 53.4% of their income on rent, more than the 27.7% in Lake of the Pines. The Lake of the Pines ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.