Pomona, CA Cost of Living


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Pomona cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Pomona, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Pomona, CA

Housing costs in Pomona?
A typical home costs $595,800, which is 76.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.8% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pomona costs $1,870 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 15.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Pomona?
To live comfortably in Pomona, California, a minimum annual income of $114,120 for a family, and $58,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pomona?
Pomona, California has an affordable cost of living when compared with cities across the U.S - median house prices settle near $388K while median rent for a one bedroom apartment usually hovers between approximately $1,300 - 1,600 depending on area or building type chosen. Necessities like food and utilities are typically found below national standards whereas tax rates are generally lower than those found elsewhere in Los Angeles County due to Pomona’s status just east San Gabriel Valley region .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPomonaCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  100.5105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  185.3234.8100.0
  $595,800$733,500$338,100
  103.6%102.4%100.0%
  157.5133.1100.0
  133.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

The cost of living here is incredibly outrageous! You'll pay $1400 - $1700 for a 850 sq ft apartment, easily. Not worth it! Find a better place to live, not  More

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