Fort Bragg, CA vs Lennox, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Bragg is 17% cheaper than Lennox. With a cost index of 116 vs 140, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Bragg to Lennox should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Bragg is $1,264/month compared to $1,455/month in Lennox — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Bragg is more affordable at $481,200 median vs $677,600.

Median household income in Fort Bragg is $53,580 compared to $60,307 in Lennox (-11.2%). The higher salaries in Lennox partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Bragg spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Lennox.

Climate-wise, Lennox is notably warmer with an average of 63.6°F compared to 59.8°F in Fort Bragg. Fort Bragg receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 12.2" in Lennox.