Guadalupe, CA vs Soledad, CA

Guadalupe is moderately more affordable than Soledad, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Guadalupe scores 128 compared to 135 for Soledad, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Soledad can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guadalupe is $1,674/month compared to $1,604/month in Soledad — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Soledad has cheaper rent, Guadalupe actually has lower median home values ($452,100 vs $571,600).

Median household income in Guadalupe is $71,048 compared to $93,204 in Soledad (-23.8%). While Soledad is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guadalupe spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Soledad.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.6°F vs 58.1°F). Guadalupe receives more rainfall at 13.3" per year compared to 12.6" in Soledad.