La Habra Heights, CA vs Walnut Park, CA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Walnut Park is 28.5% cheaper than La Habra Heights. With a cost index of 130 vs 167, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Walnut Park to La Habra Heights should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in La Habra Heights is $1,186/month compared to $1,430/month in Walnut Park — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Habra Heights has cheaper rent, Walnut Park actually has lower median home values ($570,500 vs $1,114,100).

Median household income in La Habra Heights is $186,837 compared to $79,205 in Walnut Park (+135.9%). While La Habra Heights 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 Heights spend roughly 7.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Walnut Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 65.8°F). Walnut Park receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 11.9" in La Habra Heights.