Santa Paula, CA Cost of Living


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Santa Paula cost of living score
154
More expensive
54.0% higher
than the US average
2.7% higher
than the California average
Santa Paula, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.0% higher than the U.S. average and 2.7% lower than the average for California.

Santa Paula, CA

Housing costs in Santa Paula?
A typical home costs $620,500, which is 83.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.4% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Paula costs $2,030 per month, which is 42.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Santa Paula?
To live comfortably in Santa Paula, California, a minimum annual income of $118,800 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Paula?
Santa Paula, CA is a great place to live for those that want an affordable lifestyle. The cost of living in Santa Paula is much lower than the national average, with housing costs being significantly cheaper. According to Best Places, the median home cost in Santa Paula is $383,800 and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,438. This makes it an attractive option for those looking to save money while still enjoying a high quality of life. Additionally, food prices in Santa Paula are also lower than average, with groceries costing about 11% less than they do elsewhere in the US. With all these advantages taken into consideration, it's no wonder why so many people choose to call Santa Paula home!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanta PaulaCaliforniaUnited States
  154.0149.9100.0
  104.8105.1100
  106.798.3100.0
  202.2234.8100.0
  $620,500$733,500$338,100
  97.6%102.4%100.0%
  114.1133.1100.0
  150.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Moved from Ventura CA to Fillmore CA for better housing affordability. Then we needed to upgrade and moved to Santa Paula. That was a compromise from a small town  More

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We have lived in Santa Paula for five years. After living in LA, we found the charming neighborhoods, low crime, friendly people, and idyllic climate (except for those 3  More

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Over 18 years ago

According to studies conducted by the County of Ventura, 60% of homes in Santa Paula have more people living in them than they were designed to contain. 60%! This is  More

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