Needles, CA Cost of Living


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Needles cost of living score
118.6
More expensive
18.6% higher
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the California average
Needles, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for California.

Needles, CA

Housing costs in Needles?
A typical home costs $185,700, which is 45.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 74.7% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Needles costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Needles?
To live comfortably in Needles, California, a minimum annual income of $35,640 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Needles?
The cost of living in Needles, CA is relatively low compared to other parts of the state. The median home price in Needles is $77,000, which is significantly lower than the national average of $227,025. Additionally, the median rent in Needles is $690 which is much lower than the national average of $1050. Groceries and health care are also relatively inexpensive. Needles has a below-average cost of living index, making it a great option for those looking to save money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNeedlesCaliforniaUnited States
  118.6149.9100.0
  93.4105.1100
  101.298.3100.0
  47.7234.8100.0
  $185,700$733,500$338,100
  114.0%102.4%100.0%
  113.2133.1100.0
  110.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I own a home in full, with no mortgage and a spacious yard. I can walk to white, sandy beach riverfront in 10 minutes from my front door. In 20 minutes I can be at  More

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Over 14 years ago

Have lived in Needles for 7 years now. This town is being over run with trash. The town is broke due to Dirt bags people that live off of the system. They said  More

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