Benicia, CA Cost of Living


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Benicia cost of living score
134.3
More expensive
34.3% higher
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the California average
Benicia, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 134.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 34.3% higher than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for California.

Benicia, CA

Housing costs in Benicia?
A typical home costs $761,400, which is 125.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benicia costs $2,310 per month, which is 61.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Benicia?
To live comfortably in Benicia, California, a minimum annual income of $145,800 for a family, and $76,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benicia?
The cost of living in Benicia, CA is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, Benicia's overall cost of living index is about 9% higher than the U.S. A typical meal for two in a mid-range restaurant costs around $60 and a one-way ticket on local transport is approximately $2.50. Utilities (including electricity, heating, cooling, water, etc.) are about 20% higher than the average US city. Basic groceries such as milk, bread and eggs are also slightly more expensive compared to most other cities in the country. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,800 per month. Overall the cost of living in Benicia is high but residents benefit from its close proximity to Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area job opportunities as well as its vibrant arts and cultural scene.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBeniciaCaliforniaUnited States
  134.3149.9100.0
  110.2105.1100
  112.398.3100.0
  261.7234.8100.0
  $761,400$733,500$338,100
  106.0%102.4%100.0%
  120.7133.1100.0
  124.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Formerly an out of the way set of signs on the freeways noticed on the way out of town, with a reputation for refineries, Benicia has transformed over the years into a  More

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i've lived lots of places and benicia is by far the worst. th kist here (12-20) are jerks, they jump infront of cars, run around the stores like crazy people and are  More

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I'm a Californian who doesn't like cars, traffic or driving. That's why I moved to Benicia, so I could walk to work if I wanted. After work, I really don't need a car  More

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