Clearlake, CA Cost of Living


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Clearlake cost of living score
104.6
More expensive
4.6% higher
than the US average
30.2% lower
than the California average
Clearlake, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% higher than the U.S. average and 30.2% higher than the average for California.

Clearlake, CA

Housing costs in Clearlake?
A typical home costs $225,900, which is 33.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clearlake costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 97.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Clearlake?
To live comfortably in Clearlake, California, a minimum annual income of $43,200 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clearlake?
Clearlake, CA is an affordable place to live compared to many cities in California. The cost of living index for the city is 103.8, which is 3.8% higher than the national average but still considered to be relatively low. Rent prices are very reasonable in Clearlake and the median home price is significantly lower than many other parts of California. Groceries, utilities, and transportation costs are also relatively low when compared to other cities in the state. All of this makes Clearlake a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live in California.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClearlakeCaliforniaUnited States
  104.6149.9100.0
  101.8105.1100
  121.998.3100.0
  70.7234.8100.0
  $225,900$733,500$338,100
  111.1%102.4%100.0%
  102.7133.1100.0
  109.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Jeff · 

I just recently moved here to clearlake park Ca, and I think its gorgeous. The Bird watching is phenomenal. There are thousands of Pelicans and Bald eagles, blue  More

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Over 14 years ago

Look, I agree with many posters here who say Clearlake is beautiful, the way of life is slower paced and relaxed, and the air quality is good. For 2008-09 I lived and  More

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You just made yourself sound like an arrogant fool. Poverty and ignorance do not necessarily go hand in hand. Just because they embrace a simple lifestyle and you have  More

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