Maywood, CA vs Plumas Lake, CA

Maywood is moderately more affordable than Plumas Lake, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Maywood scores 133 compared to 149 for Plumas Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plumas Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maywood is $1,467/month compared to $2,290/month in Plumas Lake — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maywood has cheaper rent, Plumas Lake actually has lower median home values ($525,900 vs $595,000).

Median household income in Maywood is $61,655 compared to $114,083 in Plumas Lake (-46%). While Plumas Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maywood spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.1% in Plumas Lake.

Climate-wise, Maywood is notably warmer with an average of 65.8°F compared to 62.1°F in Plumas Lake. Plumas Lake receives more rainfall at 20.1" per year compared to 14.3" in Maywood.