Atascadero, CA Cost of Living


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Atascadero cost of living score
146.1
More expensive
46.1% higher
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the California average
Atascadero, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 146.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 46.1% higher than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for California.

Atascadero, CA

Housing costs in Atascadero?
A typical home costs $696,500, which is 106.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Atascadero costs $1,900 per month, which is 32.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Atascadero?
To live comfortably in Atascadero, California, a minimum annual income of $133,560 for a family, and $57,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Atascadero?
Atascadero, CA is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Atascadero is lower than the national average and slightly lower than the California average. The median home value in Atascadero is $496,800 and median rent is $1,550 per month. Food prices are also lower than other parts of California with a meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costing around $35. Compared to other cities in California, Atascadero has the potential to offer more affordable housing options along with cheaper utilities and transportation costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAtascaderoCaliforniaUnited States
  146.1149.9100.0
  106.6105.1100
  108.998.3100.0
  218.9234.8100.0
  $696,500$733,500$338,100
  110.1%102.4%100.0%
  96.8133.1100.0
  143.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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