Maywood, CA vs Redlands, CA

Maywood is moderately more affordable than Redlands, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Maywood scores 133 compared to 142 for Redlands, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redlands 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 $1,883/month in Redlands — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maywood has cheaper rent, Redlands actually has lower median home values ($583,000 vs $595,000).

Median household income in Maywood is $61,655 compared to $99,158 in Redlands (-37.8%). While Redlands 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 22.8% in Redlands.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.8°F vs 63.3°F). Maywood receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 10.7" in Redlands.