Laguna Woods, CA Cost of Living


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Laguna Woods cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Laguna Woods, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Laguna Woods, CA

Housing costs in Laguna Woods?
A typical home costs $447,000, which is 32.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Laguna Woods costs $2,440 per month, which is 70.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Laguna Woods?
To live comfortably in Laguna Woods, California, a minimum annual income of $85,680 for a family, and $81,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Laguna Woods?
The cost of living in Laguna Woods, CA is slightly higher than the national average. The median home value in Laguna Woods is just under $400,000, and the median rent is around $1,600 per month. Food costs are slightly above average, with a gallon of milk costing approximately $3.00 and a dozen eggs at about $2.50. Gas prices also tend to be slightly higher here than other areas in California. Overall, while the cost of living in Laguna Woods may be higher than other areas in the state, it remains affordable for most people and provides access to many amenities that make it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLaguna WoodsCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  100105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  133.2234.8100.0
  $447,000$733,500$338,100
  101.5%102.4%100.0%
  112.5133.1100.0
  156.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I.ve lived in Laguna Woods Village since 2020 and I like it. There is a sense of tranquility here and community with my neighbors. The best part of it is that there's a  More

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Over 7 years ago

I live here now and its my 3 rd home. Bigger 3 bedroom to a smaller1 bedroom and now a 2 bedroom. Its a great safe quiet and extremely well planned city...beautiful  More

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Over 16 years ago

The city of Laguna Woods is primarily a gated over 55 senior community that was formerly Leisure World. It is a very well run community with many activities including a  More

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