Empire, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Empire, California?
$3,840 / month
for a family, 28.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,080 for the year for a family.
$3,700 / month
for a single person, 22.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $44,400 for the year for a single person.

Empire cost of living score
116.3
More expensive
16.3% higher
than the US average
22.4% lower
than the California average
Empire, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.3% higher than the U.S. average and 22.4% higher than the average for California.

Empire, CA

Housing costs in Empire?
A typical home costs $241,200, which is 28.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Empire costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.5% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Empire?
To live comfortably in Empire, California, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Empire?
The cost of living in Empire, CA is generally considered to be quite affordable. The median home value in the area is around $230,000, which is slightly higher than the national median. Rent prices are also relatively low with a median rent price of around $1,500 per month. Groceries and utilities tend to be slightly lower than average prices as well. Overall, the cost of living here is quite affordable compared to other areas in California.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEmpireCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  103.6  Unlock100.0
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  108.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  112.9  Unlock100.0
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  110.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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