Carpinteria, CA Cost of Living


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Carpinteria cost of living score
154.7
More expensive
54.7% higher
than the US average
3.2% higher
than the California average
Carpinteria, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.7% higher than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for California.

Carpinteria, CA

Housing costs in Carpinteria?
A typical home costs $1,206,500, which is 256.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carpinteria costs $3,040 per month, which is 112.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Carpinteria?
To live comfortably in Carpinteria, California, a minimum annual income of $231,120 for a family, and $107,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carpinteria?
The cost of living in Carpinteria, CA is relatively high compared to other cities and towns throughout the United States. The median home value in Carpinteria is over $900,000, which is more than twice the national average. In addition, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city is almost $2,000 per month. Furthermore, goods and services are generally more expensive in Carpinteria than in other areas of the country, which can make living there quite expensive. Despite the higher costs for housing and basic necessities, many people find living in Carpinteria to be a great experience due to its proximity to beautiful beaches, parks, and other nearby attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarpinteriaCaliforniaUnited States
  154.7149.9100.0
  111.1105.1100
  113.298.3100.0
  379.3234.8100.0
  $1,206,500$733,500$338,100
  89.7%102.4%100.0%
  107.5133.1100.0
  142.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Only trouble is, there's no place to go that's better.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Cost of living in my area is very high, but especially  More

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