Claremont, CA Cost of Living


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

Claremont, CA

Housing costs in Claremont?
A typical home costs $823,400, which is 143.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Claremont costs $2,500 per month, which is 74.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Claremont?
To live comfortably in Claremont, California, a minimum annual income of $157,680 for a family, and $78,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Claremont?
Claremont, CA is known to be an expensive place to live due to its high cost of living. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Claremont is reported to be $2,150 per month, while the median home value is nearly $750,000. Groceries and other day-to-day items are also more costly than in other cities. Residents can expect to pay above average prices for gas and dining out. Despite the overall expense of living there, people are drawn to Claremont for its small-town charm and excellent amenities such as its renowned colleges and universities as well as its vibrant arts and music scene.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClaremontCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  103.3105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  277.4234.8100.0
  $823,400$733,500$338,100
  103.6%102.4%100.0%
  151.2133.1100.0
  133.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states areā€¦.there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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