Lost Hills, CA vs Matheny, CA

Lost Hills is moderately more affordable than Matheny, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Lost Hills scores 75 compared to 87 for Matheny, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Matheny can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lost Hills is $839/month compared to $1,250/month in Matheny — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lost Hills has cheaper rent, Matheny actually has lower median home values ($167,000 vs $169,900).

Median household income in Lost Hills is $42,333 compared to $68,269 in Matheny (-38%). While Matheny is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lost Hills spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Matheny.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.2°F vs 63.4°F). Matheny receives more rainfall at 8.1" per year compared to 6.4" in Lost Hills.