Guerneville, CA vs Newcastle, CA

Guerneville, CA and Newcastle, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.2% difference in their overall index. Guerneville scores 135 while Newcastle scores 137 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Guerneville is $1,583/month compared to $1,633/month in Newcastle — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Guerneville is more affordable at $589,600 median vs $596,400.

Median household income in Guerneville is $84,294 compared to $110,446 in Newcastle (-23.7%). While Newcastle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guerneville spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Newcastle.

Climate-wise, Newcastle is notably warmer with an average of 63.4°F compared to 58.1°F in Guerneville. Guerneville receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 19.2" in Newcastle.