Home Gardens, CA vs Lincoln Village, CA

Home Gardens, CA and Lincoln Village, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.5% difference in their overall index. Home Gardens scores 131 while Lincoln Village scores 128 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 Home Gardens is $1,744/month compared to $1,725/month in Lincoln Village — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lincoln Village is more affordable at $466,500 median vs $498,800.

Median household income in Home Gardens is $92,344 compared to $88,305 in Lincoln Village (+4.6%). While Home Gardens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Home Gardens spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Lincoln Village.

Climate-wise, Home Gardens is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 63°F in Lincoln Village. Lincoln Village receives more rainfall at 13.5" per year compared to 9.4" in Home Gardens.