Clayton, CA Cost of Living


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Clayton cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Clayton, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Clayton, CA

Housing costs in Clayton?
A typical home costs $977,100, which is 189.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clayton costs $3,600 per month, which is 151.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 40.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Clayton?
To live comfortably in Clayton, California, a minimum annual income of $187,200 for a family, and $117,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clayton?
The cost of living in Clayton, CA is slightly higher than the national average. Housing costs are particularly expensive, with median home prices hovering around $650,000. Renting is a bit more affordable but still quite high, with the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment running around $2,200 per month. Food and transportation costs are also generally more expensive in Clayton than other areas of California or even the US as a whole. However, this is balanced out by higher salaries for some jobs as well as other benefits such as access to great schools and parks.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClaytonCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  111.5105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  423.9234.8100.0
  $977,100$733,500$338,100
  101.3%102.4%100.0%
  139.6133.1100.0
  158.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

But has become increasingly expensive over the years....Great 4th of July Parade  More

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