Gilroy, CA vs La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

Gilroy is moderately more affordable than La Crescenta-Montrose, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Gilroy scores 188 compared to 202 for La Crescenta-Montrose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Crescenta-Montrose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gilroy is $2,270/month compared to $2,231/month in La Crescenta-Montrose — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Crescenta-Montrose has cheaper rent, Gilroy actually has lower median home values ($975,800 vs $1,151,100).

Median household income in Gilroy is $131,554 compared to $119,775 in La Crescenta-Montrose (+9.8%). Gilroy offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilroy spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in La Crescenta-Montrose.

Climate-wise, La Crescenta-Montrose is notably warmer with an average of 65.2°F compared to 57.2°F in Gilroy. Gilroy receives more rainfall at 22.4" per year compared to 13.9" in La Crescenta-Montrose.