Lakeport, CA vs Susanville, CA

Susanville is moderately more affordable than Lakeport, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Lakeport scores 95 compared to 85 for Susanville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakeport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lakeport is $976/month compared to $905/month in Susanville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Susanville is more affordable at $234,000 median vs $327,600.

Median household income in Lakeport is $59,294 compared to $57,607 in Susanville (+2.9%). Lakeport 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 Lakeport spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Susanville.

Climate-wise, Lakeport is notably warmer with an average of 59.8°F compared to 47.6°F in Susanville. Lakeport receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 11.7" in Susanville.