La Quinta, CA Cost of Living


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La Quinta cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
La Quinta, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

La Quinta, CA

Housing costs in La Quinta?
A typical home costs $704,100, which is 108.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Quinta costs $2,040 per month, which is 42.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford La Quinta?
To live comfortably in La Quinta, California, a minimum annual income of $135,000 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Quinta?
The cost of living in La Quinta, CA is higher than the national average. The overall cost of living index is around 116, which means that it is 16% more expensive to live in La Quinta than the average US city. Housing costs are particularly high in La Quinta, with median home values at over $303,000 and median rent prices at about $1,600 per month. Other expenses such as utilities, transportation, healthcare and groceries are also more expensive than the national average. Although the cost of living is higher than many other cities throughout the United States, La Quinta offers a variety of amenities and activities that make it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLa QuintaCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  100.4105.1100
  87.398.3100.0
  194.6234.8100.0
  $704,100$733,500$338,100
  107.1%102.4%100.0%
  131.3133.1100.0
  112.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

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My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

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Over 16 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  More

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