Imperial Beach, CA Cost of Living


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Imperial Beach cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Imperial Beach, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Imperial Beach, CA

Housing costs in Imperial Beach?
A typical home costs $804,700, which is 138.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Imperial Beach costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Imperial Beach?
To live comfortably in Imperial Beach, California, a minimum annual income of $154,080 for a family, and $67,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach, CA is an affordable place to live in California. The cost of living in this area is lower than the national average, making it a great choice for those looking to stretch their budget. Rent and utilities tend to be very reasonable, and there are plenty of reasonably priced groceries and other essential items available nearby. Additionally, Imperial Beach has some great deals on restaurants, entertainment venues, and other amenities that make it an attractive option for people looking for an affordable beach town lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesImperial BeachCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  109.3105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  257.2234.8100.0
  $804,700$733,500$338,100
  99.0%102.4%100.0%
  125.6133.1100.0
  153.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

In my opinion, imperial beach is the best place to live. IB is the perfect place to raise a family. It has the perfect amount of the good and the bad.  More

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My wife and I moved here from Chula Vista, CA before we knew she was pregnant, attracted by the opportunity to live right near the ocean; in a small, albeit somewhat  More

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Over 18 years ago

Come live in San Diego's most affordable beach community...Imperial  More

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