Nipomo, California vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 9.9% more expensive than Nipomo, California.

You would need a salary of $54,973 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nipomo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is more expensive than Nipomo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Nipomo, California
Nipomo, CA vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to Nipomo, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher