Ontario, CA vs Woodland, CA

Woodland is moderately more affordable than Ontario, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Ontario scores 142 compared to 125 for Woodland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ontario can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontario is $1,916/month compared to $1,500/month in Woodland — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Woodland is more affordable at $505,200 median vs $568,000.

Median household income in Ontario is $82,806 compared to $87,880 in Woodland (-5.8%). Woodland offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ontario spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Woodland.