San Carlos, CA Cost of Living


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San Carlos cost of living score
250
More expensive
150.0% higher
than the US average
66.8% higher
than the California average
San Carlos, 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.

San Carlos, CA

Housing costs in San Carlos?
A typical home costs $2,103,500, which is 522.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 186.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Carlos costs $3,410 per month, which is 138.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 37.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford San Carlos?
To live comfortably in San Carlos, California, a minimum annual income of $403,200 for a family, and $114,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Carlos?
The cost of living in San Carlos, CA is quite high compared to other parts of the country. The median house price in the city is around $1.7 million, which is significantly higher than the national average. Rent prices are also higher than average and range from about $2,100 for a studio to over $4,000 for a three bedroom apartment. Grocery costs are also relatively high compared to other cities in California with households spending around $800 on groceries each month. Despite the high costs, San Carlos remains an attractive city to live in due to its excellent schools, plentiful recreational activities and its close proximity to Silicon Valley.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSan CarlosCaliforniaUnited States
  250.0149.9100.0
  119.7105.1100
  117.498.3100.0
  758.3234.8100.0
  $2,103,500$733,500$338,100
  98.2%102.4%100.0%
  144.1133.1100.0
  161.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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