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California City, CA is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living. The average 2 bedroom rent is $1,160 compared to the US average which is $1,430. Grocery costs are also lower with an index in California City of 97 compared to 100 in the US. Companies such as Walmart and McDonald’s have locations in California City, providing residents with many job opportunities. Additionally, there are many recreational activities available in this small town located near the Southern Sierra Mountains including camping, hiking, fishing and hunting. California City offers a relaxed lifestyle at a fraction of the price of larger cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

California City has an unemployment rate of 11.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

California City has seen the job market increase by 1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for California City
- The Sales Tax Rate for California City is 7.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for California City is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for California City
- The average income of a California City resident is $22,908 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a California City resident is $44,733 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCalifornia City, CaliforniaUnited States
  11.16
  -6.1%-6.2%
  19.6%33.5%
  7.3%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $21,626$37,638
  $44,733$69,021
  $54,534$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.5%1.2%
  1.7%0.5%
  6.5%6.8%
  7.6%10.0%
  0.8%2.5%
  12.6%11.0%
  3.6%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  1.2%4.7%
  3.4%1.9%
  5.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.6%4.2%
  10.5%9.3%
  11.2%14.0%
  3.3%2.1%
  6.3%7.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  14.9%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

My husband and I moved here in Nov 2014 from San Bernardino and we moved here for one reason, we got an enormous house with lots of land and no neighbors for $64,200. No  More

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California City, CA is a wonderful diverse community that is ever growing, in population and home values. Living here over many months and researching here over 4  More

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Over 8 years ago

Living in Cal City 5+ years I can say this: There are nicer areas than others and I lucked out. My street is quiet, have had no problems and neighbors are nice. There  More

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