Saratoga, CA Cost of Living


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Saratoga cost of living score
231
More expensive
131.0% higher
than the US average
54.1% higher
than the California average
Saratoga, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 231, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 131.0% higher than the U.S. average and 54.1% lower than the average for California.

Saratoga, CA

Housing costs in Saratoga?
A typical home costs $3,377,700, which is 899.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 360.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Saratoga costs $4,410 per month, which is 208.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 51.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Saratoga?
To live comfortably in Saratoga, California, a minimum annual income of $647,280 for a family, and $150,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Saratoga?
The cost of living in Saratoga, CA is relatively high compared to other parts of the state. The median home value is around $2.4 million, and the median rent is around $3,500 a month. The price of goods and services is also higher than average, making it an expensive place to live. However, this high cost of living is offset by the high quality of life in Saratoga; with its pleasant climate, excellent schools, and plentiful recreational opportunities, it can be well worth the expense to live in this upscale community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSaratogaCaliforniaUnited States
  231.0149.9100.0
  124.4105.1100
  107.798.3100.0
  1,122.8234.8100.0
  $3,377,700$733,500$338,100
  94.0%102.4%100.0%
  148.1133.1100.0
  156.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

We moved to Saratoga 2 years ago and we are little bit disappointed. Schools are great but kids almost never play outside although it is VERY safe little town. Neighbors  More

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Over 18 years ago

Saratoga schools are first rate. Great parent involvment fairly diverse. Schools seem always interested in  More

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