West Hollywood, CA Cost of Living


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West Hollywood cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
West Hollywood, 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.

West Hollywood, CA

Housing costs in West Hollywood?
A typical home costs $1,044,300, which is 208.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.4% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Hollywood costs $3,010 per month, which is 110.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford West Hollywood?
To live comfortably in West Hollywood, California, a minimum annual income of $200,160 for a family, and $94,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Hollywood?
The cost of living in West Hollywood is high, but it is an excellent place to live. Major expenses such as groceries, transportation, and healthcare are all higher than the national averages. Housing costs have been steadily rising over the past few years and are quite expensive compared to other parts of California. The median home value in West Hollywood is $1,095,400 according to Zillow. Despite the high cost of living, many people still find the community of West Hollywood desirable due to its convenient location and vibrant culture. It has a wide variety of entertainment options including world-class restaurants and theaters as well as some of the best shopping districts in the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest HollywoodCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  109.4105.1100
  90.298.3100.0
  356.2234.8100.0
  $1,044,300$733,500$338,100
  85.2%102.4%100.0%
  161.9133.1100.0
  133.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Incorporated on November 29, 1984, West Hollywood (colloquially referred to as WeHo)is notably famous for its unique & vibrant commercial corridors, dining, and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Before coming to LA, I had only lived in "real" cities, such as New York, so I had a very hard time adjusting to the suburban, automobile-centric nature of LA. West  More

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