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How much do I need to live in Menifee, California?
$8,580 / month
for a family, 58.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $102,960 for the year for a family.
$5,933 / month
for a single person, 24.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $71,200 for the year for a single person.

Menifee cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Menifee, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Menifee, CA

Housing costs in Menifee?
A typical home costs $536,500, which is 58.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Menifee costs $2,220 per month, which is 55.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 3.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Menifee?
To live comfortably in Menifee, California, a minimum annual income of $102,960 for a family, and $71,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Menifee?
Menifee delivers up one of the most appealing options for budget-friendly living found somewhere within California's Riverside County featuring median property values standing firmly around $212K and rent often comes in a bit closer to $1,100 respectively - both considerably lower compared to other coastal places like Palm Springs or La Quinta located far further southeastward. Groceries similarly stay completely equal with United States averages due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax amounts out unaltered at no less than 9%.
   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
  114.9  Unlock100.0
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Over 6 years ago

You would have to be seriously mentally unstable to not give Menifee five stars. It was voted in the top 5 places to live in California! It's growth is in an enormous  More

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Over 6 years ago

I grew up in Menifee and thank God I was able to get the hell out of there. My childhood rural community was overrun with tacky track homes and city people. Traffic is  More

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Over 11 years ago

Have lived here 25 yrs, raised 2 kids here. A great community, good atmosphere & feels as safe to live here as possible  More

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