Citrus Heights, CA vs Suisun City, CA

Citrus Heights is moderately more affordable than Suisun City, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Citrus Heights scores 127 compared to 149 for Suisun City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Suisun City 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 $2,151/month in Suisun City — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Citrus Heights is more affordable at $432,100 median vs $551,000.

Median household income in Citrus Heights is $77,167 compared to $97,083 in Suisun City (-20.5%). While Suisun City 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 26.6% in Suisun City.