Portola Valley, CA Cost of Living


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Portola Valley cost of living score
250
More expensive
150.0% higher
than the US average
66.8% higher
than the California average
Portola Valley, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 250, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 150.0% higher than the U.S. average and 66.8% lower than the average for California.

Portola Valley, CA

Housing costs in Portola Valley?
A typical home costs $3,854,100, which is 1,039.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 425.4% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portola Valley costs $3,490 per month, which is 144.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 38.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Portola Valley?
To live comfortably in Portola Valley, California, a minimum annual income of $738,360 for a family, and $116,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portola Valley?
The cost of living in Portola Valley, CA is quite high compared to the rest of the country. The median home price in Portola Valley is over $4 million, making it one of the most expensive places to live in California. Additionally, food and transportation costs are significantly higher than other parts of the state. Despite the high cost of living in Portola Valley, it remains a popular destination due to its close proximity to Silicon Valley and easy access to world-class amenities like nearby tech giants and beaches.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortola ValleyCaliforniaUnited States
  250.0149.9100.0
  127.5105.1100
  117.498.3100.0
  1,498.2234.8100.0
  $3,854,100$733,500$338,100
  97.8%102.4%100.0%
  146.2133.1100.0
  161.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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