Pine Canyon, CA vs Winters, CA

Pine Canyon is moderately more affordable than Winters, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Pine Canyon scores 121 compared to 138 for Winters, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winters can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pine Canyon is $1,686/month compared to $1,664/month in Winters — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winters has cheaper rent, Pine Canyon actually has lower median home values ($372,400 vs $598,700).

Median household income in Pine Canyon is $106,284 compared to $132,650 in Winters (-19.9%). While Winters is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pine Canyon spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Winters.