Martinez, CA Cost of Living


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Martinez cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Martinez, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Martinez, CA

Housing costs in Martinez?
A typical home costs $766,000, which is 126.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.4% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Martinez costs $2,310 per month, which is 61.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Martinez?
To live comfortably in Martinez, California, a minimum annual income of $146,880 for a family, and $75,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Martinez?
The cost of living in Martinez, CA is higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Martinez is 110 compared to the US average of 100. Housing expenses are particularly high in Martinez with an index of 159. However, the overall cost of living can be offset by the city’s high incomes and its attractive employment opportunities. The median household income in Martinez is approximately $90,500 and unemployment rates are lower than both state and national averages. Cost of living may be higher but there are plenty of benefits that come along with residing in this charming California town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMartinezCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  109.9105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  248.5234.8100.0
  $766,000$733,500$338,100
  89.8%102.4%100.0%
  123.7133.1100.0
  157.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold. Just enough rain to keep the reservoirs  More

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