Ione, CA vs Parkway, CA

Parkway is moderately more affordable than Ione, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Ione scores 120 compared to 110 for Parkway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ione can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ione is $1,477/month compared to $1,402/month in Parkway — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parkway is more affordable at $355,400 median vs $448,300.

Median household income in Ione is $78,661 compared to $64,380 in Parkway (+22.2%). While Ione is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ione spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Parkway.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 61.8°F). Ione receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 18.1" in Parkway.