Kensington, CA Cost of Living


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Kensington cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Kensington, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Kensington, CA

Housing costs in Kensington?
A typical home costs $1,216,800, which is 259.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kensington costs $2,960 per month, which is 107.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Kensington?
To live comfortably in Kensington, California, a minimum annual income of $233,280 for a family, and $96,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kensington?
The cost of living in Kensington, CA is high compared to the national average. Housing costs are especially expensive, with the median home price being about double the and median rent being almost three times the national average. Groceries, health care, and transportation costs are also higher than average. Despite these high prices, many people choose to live in Kensington because of its close proximity to San Francisco and its stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKensingtonCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  115.7105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  556.7234.8100.0
  $1,216,800$733,500$338,100
  98.6%102.4%100.0%
  134.1133.1100.0
  158.3118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

A great neighborhood for families. Upside: Very good elementary school. Close to Berkeley and San Francisco. Liberal views. Safe! Established neighborhood. Small town  More

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