Citrus Heights, CA vs San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino is moderately more affordable than Citrus Heights, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Citrus Heights scores 127 compared to 113 for San Bernardino, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Citrus Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Citrus Heights is $1,764/month compared to $1,433/month in San Bernardino — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Bernardino is more affordable at $384,900 median vs $432,100.

Median household income in Citrus Heights is $77,167 compared to $63,988 in San Bernardino (+20.6%). While Citrus Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Citrus Heights spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 26.9% in San Bernardino.