Contra Costa Centre, CA vs Lomita, CA

Lomita is moderately more affordable than Contra Costa Centre, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Contra Costa Centre scores 180 compared to 163 for Lomita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Contra Costa Centre can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Contra Costa Centre is $2,621/month compared to $1,918/month in Lomita — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lomita has cheaper rent, Contra Costa Centre actually has lower median home values ($724,500 vs $792,100).

Median household income in Contra Costa Centre is $127,910 compared to $92,920 in Lomita (+37.7%). 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 24.8% in Lomita.