Mecca, CA vs Oroville, CA

Mecca is moderately more affordable than Oroville, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Mecca scores 83 compared to 92 for Oroville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oroville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mecca is $900/month compared to $1,074/month in Oroville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mecca is more affordable at $222,000 median vs $280,600.

Median household income in Mecca is $45,011 compared to $51,893 in Oroville (-13.3%). While Oroville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mecca spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Oroville.

Climate-wise, Mecca is notably warmer with an average of 72.5°F compared to 63.2°F in Oroville. Oroville receives more rainfall at 25.7" per year compared to 3" in Mecca.