Fieldbrook, CA vs Three Rivers, CA

Three Rivers is moderately more affordable than Fieldbrook, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Fieldbrook scores 135 compared to 121 for Three Rivers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fieldbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fieldbrook is $1,526/month compared to $1,572/month in Three Rivers — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fieldbrook has cheaper rent, Three Rivers actually has lower median home values ($455,400 vs $610,300).

Median household income in Fieldbrook is $85,833 compared to $83,614 in Three Rivers (+2.7%). Fieldbrook does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fieldbrook spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Three Rivers.

Climate-wise, Three Rivers is notably warmer with an average of 63.4°F compared to 52.5°F in Fieldbrook. Fieldbrook receives more rainfall at 46.1" per year compared to 8.1" in Three Rivers.