Casa Loma, CA vs Fort Jones, CA

Casa Loma is moderately more affordable than Fort Jones, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Casa Loma scores 79 compared to 89 for Fort Jones, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Jones can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Casa Loma is $822/month compared to $1,112/month in Fort Jones — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casa Loma has cheaper rent, Fort Jones actually has lower median home values ($212,700 vs $224,100).

Median household income in Casa Loma is $42,813 compared to $43,438 in Fort Jones (-1.4%). Fort Jones does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Casa Loma spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, less than the 30.7% in Fort Jones. The Casa Loma ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.