Contra Costa Centre, CA vs Stevenson Ranch, CA

Contra Costa Centre is moderately more affordable than Stevenson Ranch, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Contra Costa Centre scores 180 compared to 209 for Stevenson Ranch, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stevenson Ranch 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 $2,777/month in Stevenson Ranch — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Contra Costa Centre is more affordable at $724,500 median vs $1,033,300.

Median household income in Contra Costa Centre is $127,910 compared to $146,404 in Stevenson Ranch (-12.6%). The higher salaries in Stevenson Ranch partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Contra Costa Centre spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Stevenson Ranch.