Grass Valley, CA Cost of Living


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Grass Valley cost of living score
138.2
More expensive
38.2% higher
than the US average
7.8% lower
than the California average
Grass Valley, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.2% higher than the U.S. average and 7.8% higher than the average for California.

Grass Valley, CA

Housing costs in Grass Valley?
A typical home costs $497,400, which is 47.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Grass Valley costs $1,700 per month, which is 18.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.5% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Grass Valley?
To live comfortably in Grass Valley, California, a minimum annual income of $95,400 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Grass Valley?
Grass Valley, CA is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living index of 91.2, which is 8.8% lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly reasonable in Grass Valley, as the median home cost falls below $300,000 and rental prices are well below many other areas in California. This makes it an attractive and attainable option for many people looking to relocate to the state or purchase their first home. Other necessities like transportation, utilities, health care and groceries are all relatively inexpensive when compared to the rest of the state. With its beautiful natural surroundings and low cost of living, Grass Valley is an excellent choice for those looking for a great quality of life without draining their bank accounts.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGrass ValleyCaliforniaUnited States
  138.2149.9100.0
  105.2105.1100
  120.698.3100.0
  181.8234.8100.0
  $497,400$733,500$338,100
  107.3%102.4%100.0%
  78.3133.1100.0
  154.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived many places in California. I've now lived in Grass Valley for 2 years. Grass Valley and it's sister Nevada City are adorable little towns full of history and  More

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Grass valley has become a sad place to live. I was born and raised here and can no longer afford to raise my small family here. Look up the median annual wage and the  More

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I'm 25 years old and I've lived in this town all of my life, and I'm saving every single dollar I make to leave here and never come back. It's a shame, because at one  More

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