Duarte, CA vs Ojai, CA

Duarte is moderately more affordable than Ojai, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Duarte scores 159 compared to 175 for Ojai, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ojai can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duarte is $1,991/month compared to $1,913/month in Ojai — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ojai has cheaper rent, Duarte actually has lower median home values ($710,700 vs $947,000).

Median household income in Duarte is $97,952 compared to $79,202 in Ojai (+23.7%). Duarte offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Duarte spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Ojai.

Climate-wise, Duarte is notably warmer with an average of 65.8°F compared to 61.2°F in Ojai. Duarte receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 12.9" in Ojai.