Eureka, CA vs Fort Irwin, CA

Eureka is moderately more affordable than Fort Irwin, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Eureka scores 104 compared to 111 for Fort Irwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Irwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Eureka has a median rent of $1,157/month while Fort Irwin comes in at $1,601/month, a 28% difference.

Median household income in Eureka is $60,253 compared to $66,964 in Fort Irwin (-10%). While Fort Irwin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eureka spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, less than the 28.7% in Fort Irwin.

Climate-wise, Fort Irwin is notably warmer with an average of 68°F compared to 52.6°F in Eureka. Eureka receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 3.8" in Fort Irwin.