Joshua Tree, CA Cost of Living


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Joshua Tree cost of living score
118.6
More expensive
18.6% higher
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the California average
Joshua Tree, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for California.

Joshua Tree, CA

Housing costs in Joshua Tree?
A typical home costs $424,600, which is 25.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Joshua Tree costs $1,340 per month, which is 6.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 60.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Joshua Tree?
To live comfortably in Joshua Tree, California, a minimum annual income of $81,360 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Joshua Tree?
Living in Joshua Tree, CA can be quite affordable. The cost of living is well below the national average and is currently at 8% lower than the rest of California. The median rent in the area is $1,400, which is still much lower than similar cities in Southern California. Groceries and other essentials are also reasonably priced. Overall, Joshua Tree offers a very low cost of living that makes it a great place for those looking to save money or just enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJoshua TreeCaliforniaUnited States
  118.6149.9100.0
  96.3105.1100
  91.298.3100.0
  102.6234.8100.0
  $424,600$733,500$338,100
  107.3%102.4%100.0%
  115.5133.1100.0
  110.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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1973 - 1987 Like any small town certain families have more pull. This was the case for what seem to even narrow more down to schools like Salazar & Dubose. It seemed  More

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went to crossroads, a local restaurant in town, and ran across some folks who are relocating to joshua tree from south carolina. they were in town to go to the art  More

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Just 45 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the low desert, and is the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. The city itself it tiny,  More

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