Castroville, CA vs Loma Rica, CA

Loma Rica is moderately more affordable than Castroville, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Castroville scores 141 compared to 129 for Loma Rica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Castroville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castroville is $1,593/month compared to $1,740/month in Loma Rica — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Castroville has cheaper rent, Loma Rica actually has lower median home values ($491,600 vs $648,700).

Median household income in Castroville is $90,486 compared to $98,935 in Loma Rica (-8.5%). Loma Rica offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Castroville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Loma Rica.