West Covina, CA Cost of Living


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West Covina cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
West Covina, 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.

West Covina, CA

Housing costs in West Covina?
A typical home costs $758,000, which is 124.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Covina costs $2,470 per month, which is 72.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford West Covina?
To live comfortably in West Covina, California, a minimum annual income of $145,080 for a family, and $78,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Covina?
West Covina offers up an attractive option for those seeking budget-friendly living solutions located somewhere in the greater Los Angeles area boasting plenty of perks without adversely impacting pocketbooks too severely. Median house prices come in around $560K while rental costs usually rest close by at slightly lower than half that amount accordingly - both much cheaper compared to other parts of this particular state like Santa Monica or Beverly Hills which are situated deeper towards the western coast. Grocery stores likewise remain slightly above US averages although not overly significant due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out to 8.5%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest CovinaCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  102.1105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  229.3234.8100.0
  $758,000$733,500$338,100
  102.0%102.4%100.0%
  163.9133.1100.0
  133.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Great city with a strong local government including local police and fire departments. A couple of shopping malls, which are constantly under improvement to bring in  More

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West Covina is in a great location, it is not too far from the beach, mountains, Disneyland, and much more! The weather is constantly beautiful! Warm, breezy days in  More

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Over 17 years ago

i live in south hills.. it is a very nice community.. however i am not a fan of southern california at  More

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