Temecula, CA Cost of Living


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Temecula cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Temecula, 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.

Temecula, CA

Housing costs in Temecula?
A typical home costs $686,100, which is 102.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Temecula costs $2,390 per month, which is 67.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Temecula?
To live comfortably in Temecula, California, a minimum annual income of $131,400 for a family, and $76,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Temecula?
The cost of living in Temecula, CA is significantly higher than the US average. According to data, the median house value in Temecula is $686,100 which is more than double the median house value of $338,100 across the United States. Additionally, the Cost of Living index for Temecula is 144.8 compared to 100 for the United States overall - indicating that it costs about 45% more to live in Temecula than it does nationwide. Therefore, those who are considering relocating to Temecula should be sure that they are able to afford the increased cost of living before making a move.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTemeculaCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  101.2105.1100
  87.398.3100.0
  208.8234.8100.0
  $686,100$733,500$338,100
  106.7%102.4%100.0%
  151.0133.1100.0
  112.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Paul · 
Over 1 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for about 69 years and it’s great. Way better than Murrieta. Temecula has stuff to do unlike Murrieta. Temecula has wineries and a  More

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I’ve owned in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Big Bear, and now Temecula in both 2010-2013 & 2020-2022. This city is absolutely amazing, it is at the edge of San Diego  More

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The mountains/hills are pretty, and it is less expensive than Los Angeles. There is next to nothing to do here if you aren't a Baby Boomer or a kid. However, it is a  More

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