La Habra, CA vs Port Hueneme, CA

Port Hueneme is moderately more affordable than La Habra, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. La Habra scores 161 compared to 149 for Port Hueneme, 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 $2,106/month in Port Hueneme — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Habra has cheaper rent, Port Hueneme actually has lower median home values ($556,200 vs $716,700).

Median household income in La Habra is $98,158 compared to $76,655 in Port Hueneme (+28.1%). 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 33% in Port Hueneme. The La Habra ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, La Habra is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 61.2°F in Port Hueneme. Port Hueneme receives more rainfall at 12.9" per year compared to 11.9" in La Habra.