Mammoth Lakes, California vs. Penn Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 1.4% cheaper than Mammoth Lakes, California.

You would need a salary of $49,298 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is cheaper than Mammoth Lakes, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Penn Valley
than in Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth Lakes, CA vs. Penn Valley, CA
Compared to Mammoth Lakes, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher