East Quincy, CA vs Hilmar-Irwin, CA

East Quincy is moderately more affordable than Hilmar-Irwin, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. East Quincy scores 106 compared to 121 for Hilmar-Irwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hilmar-Irwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Quincy is $1,423/month compared to $1,701/month in Hilmar-Irwin — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Quincy is more affordable at $303,200 median vs $420,600.

Median household income in East Quincy is $71,591 compared to $76,492 in Hilmar-Irwin (-6.4%). The higher salaries in Hilmar-Irwin partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Quincy spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in Hilmar-Irwin.

Climate-wise, Hilmar-Irwin is notably warmer with an average of 59.7°F compared to 52.2°F in East Quincy. East Quincy receives more rainfall at 62.4" per year compared to 10.5" in Hilmar-Irwin.