Dixon, CA vs Highland, CA

Highland is moderately more affordable than Dixon, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Dixon scores 138 compared to 122 for Highland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dixon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dixon is $1,728/month compared to $1,539/month in Highland — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Highland is more affordable at $455,200 median vs $575,600.

Median household income in Dixon is $98,798 compared to $77,979 in Highland (+26.7%). While Dixon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dixon spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Highland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (62.1°F vs 63.3°F). Dixon receives more rainfall at 24.8" per year compared to 10.7" in Highland.