Yosemite Valley, CA Cost of Living


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Yosemite Valley cost of living score
108.8
More expensive
8.8% higher
than the US average
27.4% lower
than the California average
Yosemite Valley, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.8% higher than the U.S. average and 27.4% higher than the average for California.

Yosemite Valley, CA

Housing costs in Yosemite Valley?
A typical home costs $358,000, which is 5.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Yosemite Valley costs $4,050 per month, which is 183.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 46.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Yosemite Valley?
To live comfortably in Yosemite Valley, California, a minimum annual income of $68,760 for a family, and $128,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Yosemite Valley?
The cost of living in Yosemite Valley is quite expensive, with rental prices often ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 per month. Groceries and other necessities are also more costly than the U.S. average. Transportation costs can be high too, especially if you don't have a car or access to public transit. However, it’s still possible to find affordable accommodations if you look around and do your research. There are also plenty of outdoor activities that are free or low-cost, like hiking or camping in nearby national parks and forests.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYosemite ValleyCaliforniaUnited States
  108.8149.9100.0
  106.9105.1100
  119.798.3100.0
  188.2234.8100.0
  $358,000$733,500$338,100
  111.0%102.4%100.0%
  109.8133.1100.0
  100.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Having lived most of my life breathing clean air in Santa Cruz, I am apalled by the horrible air here. It never smells sweet as clean air does. A couple of days a year  More

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