Garden Grove, CA vs Pico Rivera, CA

Pico Rivera is moderately more affordable than Garden Grove, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Garden Grove scores 163 compared to 145 for Pico Rivera, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garden Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garden Grove is $1,971/month compared to $1,775/month in Pico Rivera — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pico Rivera is more affordable at $621,400 median vs $765,500.

Median household income in Garden Grove is $90,166 compared to $86,956 in Pico Rivera (+3.7%). Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Pico Rivera.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 65.8°F). Pico Rivera receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.9" in Garden Grove.