Castaic, CA Cost of Living


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Castaic cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Castaic, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Castaic, CA

Housing costs in Castaic?
A typical home costs $717,300, which is 112.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Castaic costs $2,550 per month, which is 78.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Castaic?
To live comfortably in Castaic, California, a minimum annual income of $137,520 for a family, and $80,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Castaic?
The cost of living in Castaic, CA is quite reasonable. Property taxes are relatively low compared to other areas of the state, and the cost of housing is significantly lower than in many other parts of California. Groceries and everyday necessities tend to be fairly affordable as well, but prices for dining out and entertainment can be somewhat higher than in other locales. All in all, however, Castaic offers a great quality of life at a very reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCastaicCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  102105.1100
  91.898.3100.0
  233.2234.8100.0
  $717,300$733,500$338,100
  105.8%102.4%100.0%
  157.4133.1100.0
  134.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in northern Castaic for 14 years so this review is for northern Castaic Pros: convenient freeway access, boating on Lake Castaic, lots of gas stations,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Formerly a "truck stop" town, Castaic is the last town before going over the Grapevine, heading North on I-5 towards San Francisco. The town is unincorporated and sits  More

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Over 11 years ago

I currently live in Valencia. Before I consider purchasing a house in Castaic off Lake Hughes Rd and closer to the lake, is it safe to live in this neighborhood? Any  More

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