Palo Cedro, CA vs Upper Lake, CA

Upper Lake is moderately more affordable than Palo Cedro, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Palo Cedro scores 116 compared to 106 for Upper Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Palo Cedro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Palo Cedro are $529,900 compared to $344,000 in Upper Lake, a 54% gap.

Median household income in Palo Cedro is $118,542 compared to $104,936 in Upper Lake (+13%). While Palo Cedro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Palo Cedro is notably warmer with an average of 63.4°F compared to 59.8°F in Upper Lake. Upper Lake receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 33.5" in Palo Cedro.