Farmington, CA vs Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Lake Almanor Peninsula, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 102 compared to 117 for Lake Almanor Peninsula, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Almanor Peninsula can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Median household income in Farmington is $29,500 compared to $75,972 in Lake Almanor Peninsula (-61.2%). While Lake Almanor Peninsula is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63°F vs 63.3°F). Lake Almanor Peninsula receives more rainfall at 23.1" per year compared to 13.5" in Farmington.