Ripon, CA Cost of Living


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Ripon cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
16.8% lower
than the California average
Ripon, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 16.8% higher than the average for California.

Ripon, CA

Housing costs in Ripon?
A typical home costs $629,100, which is 86.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ripon costs $1,730 per month, which is 21.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Ripon?
To live comfortably in Ripon, California, a minimum annual income of $120,600 for a family, and $52,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ripon?
Ripon, CA is an affordable city to live in with a cost of living index that is below the national average. Housing costs are reasonable compared to many other California cities, with median home values at $370,000. The overall cost of living in Ripon is 11% lower than the average in California and 6% lower than the national average. Utilities tend to be low, and groceries are fairly priced. Shopping for necessities at local stores helps keep prices low, while still providing quality products. In addition to relatively low prices on goods and services overall, there are several tax benefits that can help out residents who live in Ripon.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRiponCaliforniaUnited States
  124.7149.9100.0
  106.6105.1100
  100.798.3100.0
  203.3234.8100.0
  $629,100$733,500$338,100
  111.2%102.4%100.0%
  111.1133.1100.0
  111.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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