Pismo Beach, CA Cost of Living


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Pismo Beach cost of living score
146.1
More expensive
46.1% higher
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the California average
Pismo Beach, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 146.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 46.1% higher than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for California.

Pismo Beach, CA

Housing costs in Pismo Beach?
A typical home costs $1,206,900, which is 257.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pismo Beach costs $2,400 per month, which is 67.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Pismo Beach?
To live comfortably in Pismo Beach, California, a minimum annual income of $231,120 for a family, and $72,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pismo Beach?
The cost of living in Pismo Beach, CA is fairly high compared to the average for the state. The median home price in Pismo Beach is $594,800 and the median rent is $1,541. This puts the housing costs well above the national average, making it one of the more expensive places to live in California. On top of that, groceries are 9% higher than the national average and utilities are 18% higher. Despite these costs, locals enjoy a high quality of life with access to great amenities such as beaches and parks.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPismo BeachCaliforniaUnited States
  146.1149.9100.0
  111.3105.1100
  108.998.3100.0
  353.4234.8100.0
  $1,206,900$733,500$338,100
  86.2%102.4%100.0%
  95.5133.1100.0
  144.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Pismo Beach
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It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More

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It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More

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Over 8 years ago

Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More

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