Colton, CA vs Roseville, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Colton is 21.8% cheaper than Roseville. With a cost index of 120 vs 154, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Colton to Roseville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Colton is $1,608/month compared to $2,099/month in Roseville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colton is more affordable at $411,100 median vs $630,600.

Median household income in Colton is $69,581 compared to $117,354 in Roseville (-40.7%). While Roseville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colton spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Roseville.