Clay, CA Cost of Living


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Clay cost of living score
127.2
More expensive
27.2% higher
than the US average
15.1% lower
than the California average
Clay, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 127.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% higher than the U.S. average and 15.1% higher than the average for California.

Clay, CA

Housing costs in Clay?
A typical home costs $662,600, which is 96.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.7% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clay costs $1,660 per month, which is 16.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.5% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Clay?
To live comfortably in Clay, California, a minimum annual income of $127,080 for a family, and $52,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clay?
The cost of living in Clay, CA is slightly higher than the national average but still more affordable than many other areas in California. The median household income in Clay is around $59,000, which is higher than both the state and national averages. Housing prices are relatively low compared to nearby cities like San Francisco and Palo Alto, with a median home value of $297,000. The cost of groceries and utilities are similar to the national average but transportation costs are slightly higher due to the area's proximity to Silicon Valley. All-in-all, living in Clay can be achieved while staying within a budget if one takes advantage of the lower housing prices and reasonable grocery prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClayCaliforniaUnited States
  127.2149.9100.0
  109.3105.1100
  104.098.3100.0
  266.4234.8100.0
  $662,600$733,500$338,100
  101.4%102.4%100.0%
  119.7133.1100.0
  129.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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