Maywood, CA vs Turlock, CA

Turlock is moderately more affordable than Maywood, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Maywood scores 133 compared to 119 for Turlock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maywood 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 $1,498/month in Turlock — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maywood has cheaper rent, Turlock actually has lower median home values ($443,900 vs $595,000).

Median household income in Maywood is $61,655 compared to $79,807 in Turlock (-22.7%). Turlock offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Maywood spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Turlock.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.8°F vs 63.1°F). Maywood receives more rainfall at 14.3" per year compared to 12.3" in Turlock.