Crockett, CA vs Sonoma, CA

Crockett is moderately more affordable than Sonoma, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Crockett scores 166 compared to 184 for Sonoma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sonoma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crockett is $2,186/month compared to $2,216/month in Sonoma — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crockett is more affordable at $713,000 median vs $954,300.

Median household income in Crockett is $102,400 compared to $101,281 in Sonoma (+1.1%). Crockett offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crockett spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.3% in Sonoma.