Eureka, CA Cost of Living


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Eureka cost of living score
108
More expensive
8.0% higher
than the US average
28.0% lower
than the California average
Eureka, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.0% higher than the U.S. average and 28.0% higher than the average for California.

Eureka, CA

Housing costs in Eureka?
A typical home costs $409,200, which is 21.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Eureka costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 83.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Eureka?
To live comfortably in Eureka, California, a minimum annual income of $78,480 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Eureka?
Eureka, CA is one of the most affordable places to live in California. The cost of living in the area is 11% lower than the national average, making it an ideal place for those looking for a low-cost lifestyle. The median home price is around $200,000 and monthly rent averages around $950. Utilities are also reasonable with most basic services costing approximately 20% below the national average. Food prices are slightly higher than the national average but still quite reasonable. Overall, Eureka provides a desirable balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEurekaCaliforniaUnited States
  108.0149.9100.0
  99.7105.1100
  117.798.3100.0
  124.3234.8100.0
  $409,200$733,500$338,100
  88.4%102.4%100.0%
  75.5133.1100.0
  117.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I lived here 7 years and moved away a year ago. Crime and homelessness was really bad. Public funds which should be used to improve infrastructure somehow disappeared.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I enjoy living in Eureka. There is a lot of beautiful outdoor trails. The climate is mild. Other places I have lived were freezing cold in winter, and flaming hot in  More

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I lived in a suburb just north of Eureka for three years. It has a small-town feel, where everybody seems to know everybody. There is zero traffic, but that's because  More

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