El Dorado Hills, CA vs Truckee, CA

Truckee is moderately more affordable than El Dorado Hills, with a 6% lower cost of living index. El Dorado Hills scores 184 compared to 174 for Truckee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Dorado Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Dorado Hills is $2,468/month compared to $2,089/month in Truckee — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Truckee has cheaper rent, El Dorado Hills actually has lower median home values ($870,300 vs $884,000).

Median household income in El Dorado Hills is $163,544 compared to $125,995 in Truckee (+29.8%). While El Dorado Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of El Dorado Hills spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Truckee.

Climate-wise, El Dorado Hills is notably warmer with an average of 63.4°F compared to 55°F in Truckee. El Dorado Hills receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 7.4" in Truckee.