Sonora, CA Cost of Living


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Sonora cost of living score
109.8
More expensive
9.8% higher
than the US average
26.8% lower
than the California average
Sonora, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8% higher than the U.S. average and 26.8% higher than the average for California.

Sonora, CA

Housing costs in Sonora?
A typical home costs $379,400, which is 12.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sonora costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 76.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Sonora?
To live comfortably in Sonora, California, a minimum annual income of $72,720 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sonora?
The cost of living in Sonora, CA is relatively low compared to other parts of California. The median home value in Sonora is around $281,000 and the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is about $800 per month. On average, groceries and other necessities cost slightly more than the national average. However, utilities are cheaper than the national average due to the mild climate. All in all, Sonora has an affordable cost of living that makes it a great place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSonoraCaliforniaUnited States
  109.8149.9100.0
  104.9105.1100
  120.598.3100.0
  123.7234.8100.0
  $379,400$733,500$338,100
  111.7%102.4%100.0%
  87.2133.1100.0
  112.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived in Sonora for two and a half years and love it. Some of the earlier reviews I read scared me before coming. Here is what we have found. We live in a  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived here for 8 years and I absolutely hate it. This town is not built for all the people it has to accommodate. Everyone from the ENTIRE county comes here to do  More

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Lived here for 21 years since my family moved up from the valley (to get away from gang violence and other crime). Traffic doesn't pay attention constantly running  More

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