Felton, CA vs Sierra Madre, CA

Felton is moderately more affordable than Sierra Madre, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Felton scores 174 compared to 200 for Sierra Madre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sierra Madre can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Felton is $2,164/month compared to $2,086/month in Sierra Madre — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sierra Madre has cheaper rent, Felton actually has lower median home values ($836,700 vs $1,172,200).

Median household income in Felton is $117,375 compared to $141,094 in Sierra Madre (-16.8%). While Sierra Madre is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Felton spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Sierra Madre.

Climate-wise, Sierra Madre is notably warmer with an average of 65.8°F compared to 57.2°F in Felton. Felton receives more rainfall at 22.4" per year compared to 14.3" in Sierra Madre.