Ferndale, CA Cost of Living


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Ferndale cost of living score
108
More expensive
8.0% higher
than the US average
28.0% lower
than the California average
Ferndale, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.0% higher than the U.S. average and 28.0% higher than the average for California.

Ferndale, CA

Housing costs in Ferndale?
A typical home costs $486,200, which is 43.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.7% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ferndale costs $1,390 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Ferndale?
To live comfortably in Ferndale, California, a minimum annual income of $93,240 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ferndale?
Ferndale, CA is known for its high cost of living. Despite the fact that it is a small town, housing prices are quite expensive. The median home value in Ferndale is $453,100 which is significantly higher than the national average of $184,700. In addition to higher housing costs, the overall cost of goods and services in Ferndale are also more expensive than most other towns. On average, groceries and health care expenses tend to be about 20% higher than the national average. Although this can make living in Ferndale somewhat challenging on a budget, people who live here understand that it's worth it for the incredible scenery and small-town charm that make it unique.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFerndaleCaliforniaUnited States
  108.0149.9100.0
  102.5105.1100
  117.798.3100.0
  156.1234.8100.0
  $486,200$733,500$338,100
  89.7%102.4%100.0%
  82.8133.1100.0
  117.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

Beautiful town physically, but that's it. The town police chief and city manager are both corrupt and colluding with illegal growers. This town is nothing but  More

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