Malaga, CA Cost of Living


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Malaga cost of living score
103.7
More expensive
3.7% higher
than the US average
30.8% lower
than the California average
Malaga, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.7% higher than the U.S. average and 30.8% higher than the average for California.

Malaga, CA

Housing costs in Malaga?
A typical home costs $232,400, which is 31.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Malaga costs $1,260 per month, which is 11.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 70.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Malaga?
To live comfortably in Malaga, California, a minimum annual income of $44,640 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Malaga?
Malaga, CA is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an attractive location for those looking for a reasonably priced city to settle into. The median home value in Malaga is approximately $232,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $285,700. Additionally, the median household income for Malaga is around $45,000 per year. The cost of groceries and health care are also lower than the national averages. Overall, Malaga offers a relatively inexpensive cost of living that makes it an appealing option for many people looking to move somewhere affordable and comfortable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMalagaCaliforniaUnited States
  103.7149.9100.0
  98.4105.1100
  93.198.3100.0
  59.0234.8100.0
  $232,400$733,500$338,100
  110.7%102.4%100.0%
  102.4133.1100.0
  110.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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