California City, CA Cost of Living


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California City cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
33.4% lower
than the California average
California City, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 33.4% lower than the average for California.

California City, CA

Housing costs in California City?
A typical home costs $252,900, which is 25.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in California City costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 85.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford California City?
To live comfortably in California City, California, a minimum annual income of $48,600 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about California City?
The cost of living in California City, CA is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in California City is approximately $250,000, which is much higher than the national average and significantly higher than many other states. Additionally, food and utility costs tend to be a bit higher as well, with some estimates placing them 10-20% above the national norms. Despite these higher costs, however, California City remains an attractive place to live due to its location near several major cities and attractions such as Los Angeles and Hollywood.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCalifornia CityCaliforniaUnited States
  99.8149.9100.0
  97.3105.1100
  91.698.3100.0
  75.3234.8100.0
  $252,900$733,500$338,100
  117.7%102.4%100.0%
  121.3133.1100.0
  111.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

My husband and I moved here in Nov 2014 from San Bernardino and we moved here for one reason, we got an enormous house with lots of land and no neighbors for $64,200. No  More

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California City, CA is a wonderful diverse community that is ever growing, in population and home values. Living here over many months and researching here over 4  More

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Over 8 years ago

Living in Cal City 5+ years I can say this: There are nicer areas than others and I lucked out. My street is quiet, have had no problems and neighbors are nice. There  More

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