Fair Oaks, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fair Oaks, California?
$9,180 / month
for a family, 70.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $110,160 for the year for a family.
$5,000 / month
for a single person, 4.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $60,000 for the year for a single person.

Fair Oaks cost of living score
127.2
More expensive
27.2% higher
than the US average
15.1% lower
than the California average
Fair Oaks, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 127.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% higher than the U.S. average and 15.1% higher than the average for California.

Fair Oaks, CA

Housing costs in Fair Oaks?
A typical home costs $575,100, which is 70.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.6% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fair Oaks costs $1,890 per month, which is 32.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Fair Oaks?
To live comfortably in Fair Oaks, California, a minimum annual income of $110,160 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fair Oaks?
The cost of living in Fair Oaks, CA is on the higher side compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Fair Oaks, CA is 97.03, which is 17% higher than the national average. Housing prices are especially high in Fair Oaks, with the median listing price for a home being $527,000 as of 2020. Groceries and utilities also tend to be more expensive than other areas. Transportation costs are slightly lower than the national average however, with public transportation and gas prices being relatively reasonable compared to most major cities. Overall, living in Fair Oaks can be pricey but the quality of life often outweighs these additional expenses for many people looking to live in this area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFair OaksCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  98.6  Unlock100.0
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  128.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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