Hawaiian Gardens, CA vs Mather, CA

Hawaiian Gardens is moderately more affordable than Mather, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Hawaiian Gardens scores 133 compared to 143 for Mather, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mather can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawaiian Gardens is $1,696/month compared to $1,904/month in Mather — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hawaiian Gardens is more affordable at $509,600 median vs $573,800.

Median household income in Hawaiian Gardens is $76,025 compared to $140,941 in Mather (-46.1%). While Mather is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawaiian Gardens spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Mather.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.9°F vs 63.4°F). Mather receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 12" in Hawaiian Gardens.