Gardena, CA vs Lennox, CA

Lennox is moderately more affordable than Gardena, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Gardena scores 148 compared to 140 for Lennox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gardena can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gardena is $1,761/month compared to $1,455/month in Lennox — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lennox has cheaper rent, Gardena actually has lower median home values ($667,600 vs $677,600).

Median household income in Gardena is $79,291 compared to $60,307 in Lennox (+31.5%). While Gardena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gardena spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Lennox.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.5°F vs 63.6°F). Lennox receives more rainfall at 12.2" per year compared to 11.8" in Gardena.