Los Banos, CA Cost of Living


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Los Banos cost of living score
109.1
More expensive
9.1% higher
than the US average
27.2% lower
than the California average
Los Banos, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.1% higher than the U.S. average and 27.2% higher than the average for California.

Los Banos, CA

Housing costs in Los Banos?
A typical home costs $428,300, which is 26.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.6% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Los Banos costs $1,440 per month, which is 0.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 49.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Los Banos?
To live comfortably in Los Banos, California, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Los Banos?
The cost of living in Los Banos, CA is generally considered to be quite affordable. Groceries, housing, healthcare, and other essentials are all available at reasonable prices. The median home value for the city is around $221,000, which is significantly lower than the California average. This combined with a low unemployment rate makes it a great place to live and work. Utilities such as electricity and cable tend to be cheaper than in many other areas in the state due to competition among service providers. Additionally, there are plenty of dining and shopping options for residents of all tastes and budgets. All things considered, Los Banos offers a great quality of life at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLos BanosCaliforniaUnited States
  109.1149.9100.0
  101.1105.1100
  121.398.3100.0
  132.2234.8100.0
  $428,300$733,500$338,100
  110.2%102.4%100.0%
  130.4133.1100.0
  109.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Everything I think about this town has already been said. And those things unfortunately are more in the negative category. Not too much good to say about this town.   More

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The most attractive part of Los Banos is their proximity to San Jose and relatively low housing prices. However, if you look at it from different angles Los Banos may  More

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Over 6 years ago

Inaccurate facts. The heat in Los Banos is relentless. From May to mid or end of September100 +degrees. I lived there most of my 59 years. It is oppressive. It can go  More

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