Nevada City, CA Cost of Living


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Nevada City cost of living score
138.2
More expensive
38.2% higher
than the US average
7.8% lower
than the California average
Nevada City, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.2% higher than the U.S. average and 7.8% higher than the average for California.

Nevada City, CA

Housing costs in Nevada City?
A typical home costs $514,600, which is 52.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.8% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Nevada City costs $1,670 per month, which is 16.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Nevada City?
To live comfortably in Nevada City, California, a minimum annual income of $98,640 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Nevada City?
The cost of living in Nevada City, CA is slightly higher than the US national average. Housing prices in the area tend to be quite high due to the region’s natural beauty and close proximity to Lake Tahoe. Groceries, utilities, and other daily expenses are also slightly higher than average. However, taxes in the city are quite low and there is no state sales tax which helps offset some of the costs associated with living in Nevada City. All things considered, those who can afford it may find that Nevada City offers an excellent quality of life for a reasonable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNevada CityCaliforniaUnited States
  138.2149.9100.0
  106.2105.1100
  120.698.3100.0
  196.9234.8100.0
  $514,600$733,500$338,100
  106.0%102.4%100.0%
  94.4133.1100.0
  154.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Y.C Ca for 14 yrs and Nevada City became my favorite town to visit. The restaurants are great, the night life is mellow but you get a variety of music...shoos  More

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We are seriously considering a move to Nevada City. I have a lot of questions about what it will be like for a liberal-minded family with a teenage son. Will he find  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have been coming here since I was a child. I am from the bay area, the town I grew up in was small and I met my husband there. We raised our children there. The  More

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