Cambria, CA Cost of Living


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Cambria cost of living score
146.1
More expensive
46.1% higher
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the California average
Cambria, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 146.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 46.1% higher than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for California.

Cambria, CA

Housing costs in Cambria?
A typical home costs $959,200, which is 183.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cambria costs $2,020 per month, which is 41.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Cambria?
To live comfortably in Cambria, California, a minimum annual income of $183,960 for a family, and $61,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cambria?
Cambria, CA is a beautiful coastal town nestled on the central California coastline. The cost of living in Cambria is slightly higher than the U.S. national average due to its more expensive housing prices and overall higher cost of goods and services. Housing expenses make up the majority of the cost of living, with homes in Cambria averaging around $500,000 in value. Other expenses such as food, transportation, entertainment, and healthcare also tend to be higher than average when compared to other cities across the nation. Although it can be more expensive to live here than elsewhere, many people find that the quality of life they receive from living in a scenic area like Cambria outweighs any financial disadvantages.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCambriaCaliforniaUnited States
  146.1149.9100.0
  109.7105.1100
  108.998.3100.0
  300.7234.8100.0
  $959,200$733,500$338,100
  93.8%102.4%100.0%
  92.2133.1100.0
  144.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

This is a wonderful school with lots of teachers who care about students. Because of the small size (about 300) , students and parents really know one another. The  More

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Over 18 years ago

I visit Cambria, CA one week out of every year, ever since I was little. It's a great place to get away from it all. It's beautiful with pine trees that meet the sea.  More

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