Lennox, CA vs South Monrovia Island, CA

Lennox is moderately more affordable than South Monrovia Island, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Lennox scores 140 compared to 155 for South Monrovia Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Monrovia Island can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lennox is $1,455/month compared to $1,985/month in South Monrovia Island — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lennox has cheaper rent, South Monrovia Island actually has lower median home values ($660,800 vs $677,600).

Median household income in Lennox is $60,307 compared to $109,730 in South Monrovia Island (-45%). While South Monrovia Island is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lennox spend roughly 29% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in South Monrovia Island.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 65.8°F). South Monrovia Island receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 12.2" in Lennox.