Newcastle, CA vs Pacheco, CA

Pacheco is moderately more affordable than Newcastle, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Newcastle scores 137 compared to 125 for Pacheco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newcastle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newcastle is $1,633/month compared to $1,984/month in Pacheco — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newcastle has cheaper rent, Pacheco actually has lower median home values ($283,600 vs $596,400).

Median household income in Newcastle is $110,446 compared to $100,152 in Pacheco (+10.3%). While Newcastle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newcastle spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Pacheco.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 62°F). Newcastle receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 16.1" in Pacheco.