Tarpey Village, CA vs Waterford, CA

Tarpey Village is moderately more affordable than Waterford, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Tarpey Village scores 98 compared to 115 for Waterford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tarpey Village is $1,115/month compared to $1,567/month in Waterford — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tarpey Village is more affordable at $336,300 median vs $372,900.

Median household income in Tarpey Village is $57,344 compared to $73,092 in Waterford (-21.5%). While Waterford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tarpey Village spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Waterford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 63.1°F). Waterford receives more rainfall at 12.3" per year compared to 11" in Tarpey Village.