Westwood, CA Cost of Living


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Westwood cost of living score
88.7
Less expensive
11.3% lower
than the US average
40.8% lower
than the California average
Westwood, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.3% lower than the U.S. average and 40.8% lower than the average for California.

Westwood, CA

Housing costs in Westwood?
A typical home costs $430,700, which is 27.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westwood costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 87.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Westwood?
To live comfortably in Westwood, California, a minimum annual income of $82,440 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westwood?
The cost of living in Westwood, CA is quite high. The median home value in the area is approximately $395,600 and the median household income is about $60,572. Rent prices for one bedroom apartments range from around $900 to over $1,500 per month depending on location and amenities. Other costs such as groceries, utilities, health care, and transportation can be expensive as well. Although the cost of living is relatively high in Westwood it is still a desirable place to live due to its close proximity to Los Angeles and its beautiful beaches.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestwoodCaliforniaUnited States
  88.7149.9100.0
  100.9105.1100
  120.798.3100.0
  122.5234.8100.0
  $430,700$733,500$338,100
  105.1%102.4%100.0%
  85.4133.1100.0
  109.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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On your information for Westwood ca, you have mixed information for two different places. There is the city of Westwood in LA county and the Town of Westwood in Lassen  More

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Over 16 years ago

very high cost of  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great place for movies, restaurants, shopping and parks. So much to do - very vibrant atmosphere. Lots of different cultures (especially from the Middle and Far East)  More

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