Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA vs Quartz Hill, CA

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA and Quartz Hill, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Idyllwild-Pine Cove scores 120 while Quartz Hill scores 122 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 Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $1,415/month compared to $1,469/month in Quartz Hill — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Idyllwild-Pine Cove has cheaper rent, Quartz Hill actually has lower median home values ($455,500 vs $485,300).

Median household income in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $83,205 compared to $104,017 in Quartz Hill (-20%). While Quartz Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Idyllwild-Pine Cove spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Quartz Hill.

Climate-wise, Idyllwild-Pine Cove is notably warmer with an average of 75.6°F compared to 62.1°F in Quartz Hill. Quartz Hill receives more rainfall at 6.8" per year compared to 4.6" in Idyllwild-Pine Cove.