Highland, CA vs Pomona, CA

Highland is moderately more affordable than Pomona, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Highland scores 122 compared to 140 for Pomona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pomona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland is $1,539/month compared to $1,738/month in Pomona — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Highland is more affordable at $455,200 median vs $569,600.

Median household income in Highland is $77,979 compared to $78,869 in Pomona (-1.1%). Pomona does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Pomona.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.3°F vs 66.1°F). Highland receives more rainfall at 10.7" per year compared to 10" in Pomona.