Greenfield, CA vs Lake Mathews, CA

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Lake Mathews, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 129 compared to 151 for Lake Mathews, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Mathews can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,690/month compared to $1,906/month in Lake Mathews — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenfield is more affordable at $462,400 median vs $678,300.

Median household income in Greenfield is $78,946 compared to $102,700 in Lake Mathews (-23.1%). While Lake Mathews is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Lake Mathews.

Climate-wise, Lake Mathews is notably warmer with an average of 63.3°F compared to 58.1°F in Greenfield. Greenfield receives more rainfall at 12.6" per year compared to 10.7" in Lake Mathews.