Indian Wells, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Indian Wells, California?
$19,560 / month
for a family, 262.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $234,720 for the year for a family.
$3,700 / month
for a single person, 22.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $44,400 for the year for a single person.

Indian Wells cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Indian Wells, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Indian Wells, CA

Housing costs in Indian Wells?
A typical home costs $1,224,400, which is 262.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Indian Wells costs $1,390 per month, which is 2.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Indian Wells?
To live comfortably in Indian Wells, California, a minimum annual income of $234,720 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Indian Wells?
The cost of living in Indian Wells, CA is relatively high compared to many other parts of California. The median home value in Indian Wells is greater than $640,000 USD and the median household income is approximately $99,000 USD. The rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,400 USD a month and utilities are slightly higher than average. Despite the higher costs, Indian Wells offers its residents access to excellent schools and numerous activities that make up for the higher costs associated with living in this area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesIndian WellsCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  103.5  Unlock100.0
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  319.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  107.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  112.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

indian wells is one of the great golf centers in america. fabulous weather in the winter months causes it to be crowded-the rest of the year, while it can get hot, is  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am in the process of re-locating from San Diego to Indian Wells. The place is just fantastic: quiet, clean and  More

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