Chualar, CA vs Vernon, CA

Chualar is moderately more affordable than Vernon, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Chualar scores 128 compared to 136 for Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chualar is $1,215/month compared to $1,325/month in Vernon — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chualar is more affordable at $623,700 median vs $675,000.

Median household income in Chualar is $66,250 compared to $70,833 in Vernon (-6.5%). While Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chualar spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Vernon.