Occidental, CA Cost of Living


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Occidental cost of living score
151.8
More expensive
51.8% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Occidental, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.8% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California.

Occidental, CA

Housing costs in Occidental?
A typical home costs $950,400, which is 181.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.6% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Occidental costs $2,330 per month, which is 62.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Occidental?
To live comfortably in Occidental, California, a minimum annual income of $182,160 for a family, and $70,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Occidental?
The cost of living in Occidental, CA is relatively high compared to the rest of the United States. The median home value in Occidental is nearly $700,000, making it much more expensive than other nearby cities such as Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. In addition, the average rental prices for apartments and houses tend to be higher than average due to the limited availability of housing in the area. Furthermore, groceries, utilities, and transportation costs are all higher when compared to other parts of California and the United States as a whole. Despite this however, Occidental remains one of the most desirable places to live in Sonoma County due to its beauty and close proximity to many popular tourist attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOccidentalCaliforniaUnited States
  151.8149.9100.0
  112.3105.1100
  110.398.3100.0
  318.2234.8100.0
  $950,400$733,500$338,100
  95.3%102.4%100.0%
  108.2133.1100.0
  153.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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