Gustine, CA vs Phelan, CA

Gustine is moderately more affordable than Phelan, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Gustine scores 110 compared to 116 for Phelan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Phelan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gustine is $1,345/month compared to $1,623/month in Phelan — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gustine has cheaper rent, Phelan actually has lower median home values ($357,200 vs $422,500).

Median household income in Gustine is $58,321 compared to $83,759 in Phelan (-30.4%). While Phelan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gustine spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.3% in Phelan.

Climate-wise, Phelan is notably warmer with an average of 66.8°F compared to 59.7°F in Gustine. Phelan receives more rainfall at 11.6" per year compared to 10.5" in Gustine.