Crescent City, CA Cost of Living


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Crescent City cost of living score
93.3
Less expensive
6.7% lower
than the US average
37.8% lower
than the California average
Crescent City, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.7% lower than the U.S. average and 37.8% lower than the average for California.

Crescent City, CA

Housing costs in Crescent City?
A typical home costs $318,400, which is 5.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.6% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Crescent City costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 106.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Crescent City?
To live comfortably in Crescent City, California, a minimum annual income of $60,840 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Crescent City?
The cost of living in Crescent City, CA is slightly above the national average, although it is still relatively affordable for most people. The city has a moderate housing market with the median home value being around $230,000, and the median rent sitting at around $900 per month. Prices for groceries and health care are also slightly above average when compared to other parts of the country. While Crescent City may not be the cheapest place to live in California, it’s still considerably cheaper than many other areas in the state. Overall, Crescent City is an affordable place to live for those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere and close proximity to nature.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCrescent CityCaliforniaUnited States
  93.3149.9100.0
  99.1105.1100
  119.198.3100.0
  93.6234.8100.0
  $318,400$733,500$338,100
  71.2%102.4%100.0%
  75.2133.1100.0
  109.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Weather sucks, people here are rude, politicians government workers corrupt, drug infested town, high crime, no good housing unless you want to live in drug infested  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here 10 years and the first few years were rough getting used to the humidity and rain but over time I've grown to embrace everything about this town the  More

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Beautiful scenery and good hiking and camping. Swimmingly and rafting in rivers is fun. Trees of mystery is pretty fun too. However the town is pretty seedy and  More

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