Arroyo Grande, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Arroyo Grande, California?
$14,460 / month
for a family, 167.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $173,520 for the year for a family.
$5,333 / month
for a single person, 11.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $64,000 for the year for a single person.

Arroyo Grande cost of living score
146.1
More expensive
46.1% higher
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the California average
Arroyo Grande, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 146.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 46.1% higher than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for California.

Arroyo Grande, CA

Housing costs in Arroyo Grande?
A typical home costs $905,700, which is 167.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arroyo Grande costs $2,100 per month, which is 46.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Arroyo Grande?
To live comfortably in Arroyo Grande, California, a minimum annual income of $173,520 for a family, and $64,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arroyo Grande?
The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, CA is slightly above the national average. Housing costs are a bit higher than the US average, with a median home value of $449,500 and median rent prices of $1,844 per month. However, food and transportation costs are both lower than the national averages. Overall, Arroyo Grande is an affordable place to live, and its central location near beaches and other attractions makes it attractive for many people looking to make their home in California.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesArroyo GrandeCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  86.2  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Reviews for Arroyo Grande
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Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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