Truckee, CA Cost of Living


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Truckee cost of living score
138.2
More expensive
38.2% higher
than the US average
7.8% lower
than the California average
Truckee, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.2% higher than the U.S. average and 7.8% higher than the average for California.

Truckee, CA

Housing costs in Truckee?
A typical home costs $981,700, which is 190.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Truckee costs $2,250 per month, which is 57.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Truckee?
To live comfortably in Truckee, California, a minimum annual income of $188,280 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Truckee?
Truckee, CA is an expensive place to live due to its close proximity to Lake Tahoe. Housing costs in the area are high compared to other parts of the country, with the median home price being nearly $600,000. Groceries and restaurants can also be costly. Other costs of living such as transportation, utilities, and healthcare tend to follow the California average. Despite the higher cost of living, Truckee remains a popular destination for those seeking outdoor recreation opportunities, stunning scenery, and a tight-knit community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTruckeeCaliforniaUnited States
  138.2149.9100.0
  109.7105.1100
  120.698.3100.0
  323.8234.8100.0
  $981,700$733,500$338,100
  111.5%102.4%100.0%
  89.0133.1100.0
  154.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  More

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