La Habra, CA vs Santa Rosa, CA

La Habra, CA and Santa Rosa, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. La Habra scores 161 while Santa Rosa scores 158 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 La Habra is $2,039/month compared to $2,084/month in Santa Rosa — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Habra has cheaper rent, Santa Rosa actually has lower median home values ($685,000 vs $716,700).

Median household income in La Habra is $98,158 compared to $97,410 in Santa Rosa (+0.8%). La Habra does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of La Habra spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Santa Rosa.

Climate-wise, La Habra is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 58.1°F in Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 11.9" in La Habra.