Lynwood, CA Cost of Living


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Lynwood cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Lynwood, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Lynwood, CA

Housing costs in Lynwood?
A typical home costs $602,300, which is 78.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lynwood costs $1,850 per month, which is 29.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 16.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Lynwood?
To live comfortably in Lynwood, California, a minimum annual income of $115,560 for a family, and $58,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lynwood?
Lynwood, California has a cost of living index rating greatly higher than that if the nation at 119 due mostly to its exceptionally high housing costs making up 48%, transportation at 13%, groceries (12%), utilities (9%) and healthcare making up 11%. Although utility costs remain relatively high due largely to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy most other categories are either on par or even above average providing citizens with an overall considerably high cost of living compared with almost everywhere else in America whilst having access similar amenities found citywide from whatever municipality they call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLynwoodCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  100.6105.1100
  90.298.3100.0
  183.4234.8100.0
  $602,300$733,500$338,100
  97.6%102.4%100.0%
  162.7133.1100.0
  133.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in this city all my life. Location to areas of recreation, shopping, LAX is outstanding. Cost of living here is low, for those that have children, this is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Well i think that Lynwood,Ca is very nice it has its ups and downs. The weather is just right, it's never too hot or too cold, it's perfect for me.I really enjoy  More

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