Alta, CA Cost of Living


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Alta cost of living score
139.3
More expensive
39.3% higher
than the US average
7.1% lower
than the California average
Alta, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 139.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 39.3% higher than the U.S. average and 7.1% higher than the average for California.

Alta, CA

Housing costs in Alta?
A typical home costs $442,000, which is 30.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.7% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alta costs $1,750 per month, which is 22.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Alta?
To live comfortably in Alta, California, a minimum annual income of $84,600 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alta?
The cost of living in Alta, CA is above the national average. Despite this fact, the city still remains an affordable place to live. The median house price is slightly higher than the national average but still relatively low when compared to other cities across California. Additionally, a variety of amenities like restaurants, shopping centers, and grocery stores are all within close proximity to most neighborhoods in Alta. The cost of everyday items like gas and groceries are also quite reasonable. All in all, the cost of living in Alta is quite reasonable considering its location and amenities available.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltaCaliforniaUnited States
  139.3149.9100.0
  105.9105.1100
  132.798.3100.0
  137.2234.8100.0
  $442,000$733,500$338,100
  106.0%102.4%100.0%
  104.3133.1100.0
  156.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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