Fort Jones, CA vs Le Grand, CA

Le Grand is moderately more affordable than Fort Jones, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Fort Jones scores 89 compared to 81 for Le Grand, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Jones can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Jones is $1,112/month compared to $864/month in Le Grand — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Le Grand has cheaper rent, Fort Jones actually has lower median home values ($212,700 vs $245,200).

Median household income in Fort Jones is $43,438 compared to $53,750 in Le Grand (-19.2%). Le Grand offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Jones spend roughly 30.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Le Grand. The Le Grand ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Le Grand is notably warmer with an average of 62.3°F compared to 52.8°F in Fort Jones. Fort Jones receives more rainfall at 12" per year compared to 11.8" in Le Grand.