Kelseyville, CA vs Patterson Tract, CA

Kelseyville is moderately more affordable than Patterson Tract, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Kelseyville scores 92 compared to 107 for Patterson Tract, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Patterson Tract can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kelseyville is $1,136/month compared to $1,055/month in Patterson Tract — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Patterson Tract has cheaper rent, Kelseyville actually has lower median home values ($240,500 vs $480,000).

Median household income in Kelseyville is $43,475 compared to $82,500 in Patterson Tract (-47.3%). While Patterson Tract is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kelseyville spend roughly 31.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Patterson Tract. The Patterson Tract ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Patterson Tract is notably warmer with an average of 63.4°F compared to 59.8°F in Kelseyville. Kelseyville receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 8.1" in Patterson Tract.