Lemon Grove, CA vs Upland, CA

Lemon Grove is moderately more affordable than Upland, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Lemon Grove scores 145 compared to 154 for Upland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Upland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lemon Grove is $1,769/month compared to $1,976/month in Upland — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lemon Grove is more affordable at $640,600 median vs $688,800.

Median household income in Lemon Grove is $79,278 compared to $101,407 in Upland (-21.8%). While Upland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lemon Grove spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Upland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.1°F vs 66.8°F). Upland receives more rainfall at 11.6" per year compared to 11" in Lemon Grove.