Covina, CA vs Pomona, CA

Pomona is moderately more affordable than Covina, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Covina scores 151 compared to 140 for Pomona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Covina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covina is $1,839/month compared to $1,738/month in Pomona — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pomona is more affordable at $569,600 median vs $666,000.

Median household income in Covina is $94,792 compared to $78,869 in Pomona (+20.2%). While Covina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Covina spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Pomona.