Taft, CA Cost of Living


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Taft cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
33.4% lower
than the California average
Taft, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 33.4% lower than the average for California.

Taft, CA

Housing costs in Taft?
A typical home costs $181,400, which is 46.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 75.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Taft costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 131.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Taft?
To live comfortably in Taft, California, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Taft?
The cost of living in Taft, CA is quite reasonable. The median home cost in Taft is $164,800, which is lower than the national average. The median household income in Taft is $43,850 and the median rental rate is $785, making it an affordable place to live. In addition, the cost of groceries and utilities are also below the national average. All of these factors combine to make Taft a great option for individuals and families who are looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTaftCaliforniaUnited States
  99.8149.9100.0
  95.6105.1100
  91.698.3100.0
  55.0234.8100.0
  $181,400$733,500$338,100
  110.2%102.4%100.0%
  103.7133.1100.0
  111.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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J · Taft, CA
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here over 50 years. It use to be a wonderful place to grow up with a thriving downtown and jobs were plentiful. This is no longer the case in Taft. Jobs are  More

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I've lived in Taft for over 5 years. It's a nice community and very friendly people as long as you get involved, either through school or local churches. I've met many  More

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Over 16 years ago

the city of taft is located in southern California,a small community yet just 20 minutes from a large and thriving city "bakersfield" over 300000 people .amazingly you  More

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