Imperial, CA Cost of Living


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Imperial cost of living score
98.9
Less expensive
1.1% lower
than the US average
34.0% lower
than the California average
Imperial, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.1% lower than the U.S. average and 34.0% lower than the average for California.

Imperial, CA

Housing costs in Imperial?
A typical home costs $335,600, which is 0.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Imperial costs $1,430 per month, which is 0.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Imperial?
To live comfortably in Imperial, California, a minimum annual income of $64,440 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Imperial?
Imperial, CA is an affordable place to live. The cost of living here is lower than the national average, with the average home price coming in well below the U.S. median. Other costs such as groceries and transportation are also more reasonable than what you might find in other cities. Additionally, Imperial County's unemployment rate has remained low despite the current economic climate, making it an attractive option for those seeking employment opportunities. While the cost of living in Imperial may not be as low as some other locales, it certainly offers a good balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesImperialCaliforniaUnited States
  98.9149.9100.0
  99.8105.1100
  118.798.3100.0
  111.1234.8100.0
  $335,600$733,500$338,100
  112.4%102.4%100.0%
  89.7133.1100.0
  108.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The Imperial Valley,including cities El Centro, Brawley, Holtville, Calexico, and Imperial, have nothing to offer families. The crime rate is high and temperatures reach  More

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