Atherton, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Atherton, California?
$118,320 / month
for a family, 2,091.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $1,419,840 for the year for a family.
$10,733 / month
for a single person, 125.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $128,800 for the year for a single person.

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

Atherton, CA

Housing costs in Atherton?
A typical home costs $7,409,500, which is 2,091.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 910.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Atherton costs $3,850 per month, which is 169.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 44.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Atherton?
To live comfortably in Atherton, California, a minimum annual income of $1,419,840 for a family, and $128,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Atherton?
Atherton, CA is known for its high cost of living due to its proximity to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay area. The median home value in Atherton is over $6 million, and the median rent is nearly $7,400 per month. Groceries, transportation, health care, and utilities are also all more expensive than the national average. Despite this, Atherton remains one of the most desirable places to live in California due to its excellent schools, strong economy, and close proximity to San Francisco.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAthertonCaliforniaUnited States
  250.0149.9100.0
  133.6105.1100
  117.498.3100.0
  2,424.0234.8100.0
  $7,409,500$733,500$338,100
  98.2102.4100
  137.3133.1100.0
  161.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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