Citrus, CA vs Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks is moderately more affordable than Citrus, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Citrus scores 157 compared to 146 for Fair Oaks, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Citrus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Citrus is $2,204/month compared to $1,797/month in Fair Oaks — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fair Oaks has cheaper rent, Citrus actually has lower median home values ($614,200 vs $645,600).

Median household income in Citrus is $101,179 compared to $111,332 in Fair Oaks (-9.1%). Fair Oaks offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Citrus spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Fair Oaks.