Avalon, CA Cost of Living


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

Avalon, CA

Housing costs in Avalon?
A typical home costs $873,600, which is 158.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.1% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Avalon costs $2,310 per month, which is 61.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Avalon?
To live comfortably in Avalon, California, a minimum annual income of $167,400 for a family, and $72,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Avalon?
The cost of living in Avalon, CA is quite high compared to many other cities. The median home value is $719,500 according to Zillow, and the median rent price is $2,150 per month. This makes it hard for those with lower incomes to afford to live in this area. Even so, many people still choose to live here due to the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere that comes with living on an island. Groceries, eating out, and entertainment can also all be pricey but there are some great deals to be found if you know where to look.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAvalonCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  103.6105.1100
  90.598.3100.0
  261.1234.8100.0
  $873,600$733,500$338,100
  90.1%102.4%100.0%
  155.7133.1100.0
  133.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've moved to Avalon three years ago to be closer to family in Los Angeles. I was unsure about California at first because of the hot temperatures, wildfires, and cost  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Avalon since high school and I never want to leave! It's small, charming, and I've made some amazing friends here. Avalon is also close enough to the city  More

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Over 16 years ago

I think your summary of the commuting situation in Avalon is rather misleading. The entire city is only about a mile in diameter. About half of the folks here  More

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