Crockett, CA vs Soquel, CA

Crockett is moderately more affordable than Soquel, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Crockett scores 166 compared to 184 for Soquel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Soquel 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 $2,293/month in Soquel — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crockett is more affordable at $713,000 median vs $908,500.

Median household income in Crockett is $102,400 compared to $114,991 in Soquel (-10.9%). While Soquel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crockett spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Soquel.