Capitola, CA Cost of Living


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Capitola cost of living score
186
More expensive
86.0% higher
than the US average
24.1% higher
than the California average
Capitola, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 186, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 86.0% higher than the U.S. average and 24.1% lower than the average for California.

Capitola, CA

Housing costs in Capitola?
A typical home costs $1,195,600, which is 253.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Capitola costs $3,400 per month, which is 137.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 36.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Capitola?
To live comfortably in Capitola, California, a minimum annual income of $228,960 for a family, and $103,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Capitola?
The cost of living in Capitola, CA is quite expensive due to its close proximity to Silicon Valley, which has caused housing prices to skyrocket. The median home price in Capitola is around $780,000, making it one of the most expensive cities to live in in the United States. Additionally, groceries are slightly more expensive than the national average and utilities tend to be a bit higher as well. Despite these costs, many people still choose to call this coastal city home because of its stunning beauty and desirable climate.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCapitolaCaliforniaUnited States
  186.0149.9100.0
  111.5105.1100
  109.298.3100.0
  364.3234.8100.0
  $1,195,600$733,500$338,100
  93.5%102.4%100.0%
  112.5133.1100.0
  155.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Capitola is awesome, if you can afford it. Bring your wallet and lots of money in the  More

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Over 13 years ago

While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town  More

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Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow  More

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