La Habra, CA vs Winter Gardens, CA

Winter Gardens is moderately more affordable than La Habra, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. La Habra scores 161 compared to 141 for Winter Gardens, 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 $1,855/month in Winter Gardens — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winter Gardens is more affordable at $558,800 median vs $716,700.

Median household income in La Habra is $98,158 compared to $94,320 in Winter Gardens (+4.1%). 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, more than the 23.6% in Winter Gardens.