Mariposa, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mariposa, California?
$5,670 / month
for a family, 5.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,040 for the year for a family.
$2,767 / month
for a single person, 42.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,200 for the year for a single person.

Mariposa cost of living score
108.8
More expensive
8.8% higher
than the US average
27.4% lower
than the California average
Mariposa, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.8% higher than the U.S. average and 27.4% higher than the average for California.

Mariposa, CA

Housing costs in Mariposa?
A typical home costs $355,500, which is 5.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mariposa costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 102.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Mariposa?
To live comfortably in Mariposa, California, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mariposa?
The cost of living in Mariposa, CA is moderately high. Housing costs are significantly higher than the national average, with a median home value of $274,902 compared to the national average of $184,700. The cost of goods and services is also slightly more expensive than the national average. Groceries and healthcare can be particularly pricey in Mariposa. On the plus side, however, utilities are significantly cheaper than other areas of California due to some of the town's government initiatives to keep costs down. Real estate taxes are also below average for California. Overall, Mariposa offers a high quality of life at an above-average cost.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  104.7  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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