Lone Pine, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lone Pine, California?
$4,920 / month
for a family, 8.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $59,040 for the year for a family.
$3,267 / month
for a single person, 31.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,200 for the year for a single person.

Lone Pine cost of living score
112.7
More expensive
12.7% higher
than the US average
24.8% lower
than the California average
Lone Pine, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.7% higher than the U.S. average and 24.8% higher than the average for California.

Lone Pine, CA

Housing costs in Lone Pine?
A typical home costs $307,900, which is 8.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lone Pine costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 76.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Lone Pine?
To live comfortably in Lone Pine, California, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lone Pine?
Lone Pine, CA is a small town with a relatively low cost of living in comparison to most of the rest of the state. The median home price is just under $200,000 and average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is about $800 per month. Utilities are reasonably priced and groceries are comparable to other parts of California. While there are some unique expenses associated with living in a rural area like Lone Pine, the overall cost of living is reasonable.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock149.9100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  115.4  Unlock100.0
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  97.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Lone Pine
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Over 9 years ago

I’ve lived here in Lone Pine 10 years. I find the people here are generally friendly. The local store, Joseph’s, is well stocked and seems to enjoy brisk business. I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great place for young kids, but boring as &%$# for a teen, stores are too  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am with you on how beautiful it is here, but REALLY the price gouging that goes on here is so ridiculous. I paid 5.99 for a 12 ounce box of cereal yesterday because I  More

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