Lomita, CA vs Pico Rivera, CA

Pico Rivera is moderately more affordable than Lomita, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Lomita scores 163 compared to 145 for Pico Rivera, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lomita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lomita is $1,918/month compared to $1,775/month in Pico Rivera — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pico Rivera is more affordable at $621,400 median vs $792,100.

Median household income in Lomita is $92,920 compared to $86,956 in Pico Rivera (+6.9%). The higher salaries in Lomita partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lomita spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Pico Rivera.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63°F vs 65.8°F). Pico Rivera receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 13.6" in Lomita.