Visalia, CA Cost of Living


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Visalia cost of living score
99.6
Less expensive
0.4% lower
than the US average
33.6% lower
than the California average
Visalia, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% lower than the U.S. average and 33.6% lower than the average for California.

Visalia, CA

Housing costs in Visalia?
A typical home costs $349,900, which is 3.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Visalia costs $1,210 per month, which is 15.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 77.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Visalia?
To live comfortably in Visalia, California, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Visalia?
Visalia is a city located in California's Central Valley, and the cost of living there is relatively affordable compared to the state average. The median home price is approximately $297,000; however, those on lower incomes may be able to find more affordable housing options in surrounding areas. Food and utilities are also moderately priced. The average monthly total for groceries comes in at around $360, and basic utilities for a 915-square-foot apartment are estimated to be just over $100/month. Visalia provides an attractive blend of affordability and access to amenities such as shopping, restaurants, parks, and nightlife.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVisaliaCaliforniaUnited States
  99.6149.9100.0
  99.4105.1100
  115.398.3100.0
  105.1234.8100.0
  $349,900$733,500$338,100
  108.6%102.4%100.0%
  94.3133.1100.0
  109.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in the city of Visalia for 3 years now. Relocated to accommodate a territory sales job. If I were allowed, I'd go w. a 3 1/2 Star rating. If not for the  More

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Quite possibly the most miserable city/town I have lived in. Why?: * Air quality is toxic and dangerous from a combination of intensive agricultural farming and diesel  More

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So Visalia's NE, NW, SW, and Downtown are nice areas. The worst part of town is north of Houston between Dinuba BLVD and Ben Maddox. Here you will see lots of  More

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