Duarte, CA vs Sebastopol, CA

Duarte, CA and Sebastopol, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.4% difference in their overall index. Duarte scores 159 while Sebastopol scores 160 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Duarte is $1,991/month compared to $1,767/month in Sebastopol — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sebastopol has cheaper rent, Duarte actually has lower median home values ($710,700 vs $821,400).

Median household income in Duarte is $97,952 compared to $99,600 in Sebastopol (-1.7%). While Sebastopol is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duarte spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Sebastopol.

Climate-wise, Duarte is notably warmer with an average of 65.8°F compared to 58.1°F in Sebastopol. Sebastopol receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 14.3" in Duarte.