Gardena, CA Cost of Living


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

Gardena, CA

Housing costs in Gardena?
A typical home costs $686,300, which is 103.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.4% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gardena costs $1,950 per month, which is 36.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Gardena?
To live comfortably in Gardena, California, a minimum annual income of $131,400 for a family, and $61,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gardena?
Gardena, CA has a much higher cost of living than the US average. According to the data provided, the cost of living in Gardena, CA is 153.3 compared to the US average of 100. This means that goods and services in Gardena, CA are 53.3% more expensive than they are nationwide. Furthermore, the median housing value in Gardena is $686,300 which is more than twice as much as the US average of $338,100. These numbers illustrate a city with a high cost of living and a relatively expensive housing market compared to other areas in the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGardenaCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  101.7105.1100
  90.298.3100.0
  237.4234.8100.0
  $686,300$733,500$338,100
  90.5%102.4%100.0%
  155.4133.1100.0
  133.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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As an alumni of Maria Regina, I am extremely proud that I had the wonderful opportunity to send my children here. The quality of the Christian-Catholic education they  More

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1. Crime. Gardena is a relatively low income city and attracts a lot neighboring losers. You have to watch your surroundings at all times. One woman was severely  More

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My husband has a job opportunity in Gardena. We're considering leaving Seattle for the first time in our lives and moving to LA. We love our home and neighborhood, but  More

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