La Habra, CA vs Ontario, CA

Ontario is moderately more affordable than La Habra, with a 13% lower cost of living index. La Habra scores 161 compared to 142 for Ontario, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Habra can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Habra is $2,039/month compared to $1,916/month in Ontario — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ontario is more affordable at $568,000 median vs $716,700.

Median household income in La Habra is $98,158 compared to $82,806 in Ontario (+18.5%). While La Habra is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Habra spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, less than the 27.8% in Ontario.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 66.8°F). La Habra receives more rainfall at 11.9" per year compared to 11.6" in Ontario.