Contra Costa Centre, CA vs Lennox, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lennox is 28.7% cheaper than Contra Costa Centre. With a cost index of 140 vs 180, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lennox to Contra Costa Centre should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Contra Costa Centre is $2,621/month compared to $1,455/month in Lennox — a 80% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lennox is more affordable at $677,600 median vs $724,500.

Median household income in Contra Costa Centre is $127,910 compared to $60,307 in Lennox (+112.1%). While Contra Costa Centre is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Contra Costa Centre spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Lennox.