Mountain House, CA Cost of Living


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Mountain House cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
16.8% lower
than the California average
Mountain House, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 16.8% higher than the average for California.

Mountain House, CA

Housing costs in Mountain House?
A typical home costs $723,600, which is 114.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mountain House costs $2,290 per month, which is 60.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.1% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Mountain House?
To live comfortably in Mountain House, California, a minimum annual income of $138,600 for a family, and $70,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mountain House?
The cost of living in Mountain House, CA is relatively high compared to other cities in the same area. The median home value in this city is approximately $617,000 which is considerably higher than the state and national averages. Additionally, the average rent price for a one-bedroom apartment in Mountain House is around $2,000 a month. Groceries and food expenses are also above average here due to the lack of competition from big-box retailers. In terms of transportation costs, gas prices are slightly higher than average but generally remain consistent throughout the year. All told, living in Mountain House can be quite expensive but many residents believe that the access to outdoor activities and close proximity to major cities like San Francisco makes up for it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMountain HouseCaliforniaUnited States
  124.7149.9100.0
  109.8105.1100
  100.798.3100.0
  265.9234.8100.0
  $723,600$733,500$338,100
  107.3%102.4%100.0%
  159.4133.1100.0
  111.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Mountain house for 11 years. I absolutely love it. You will not find a better sense of community anywhere. The schools are top rated, the people are  More

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Over 4 years ago

After covid 19 world i think it has proven best place to live with its price tag and awesome and diversified neighborhood with lots of parks , good rating schools. I  More

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I have lived in this area for over two years now. Relative quiet, reasonable home prices, new schools, feel of a new community.  More

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