Mount Shasta, CA Cost of Living


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United States / California / No Metro Area / Siskiyou County / Mount Shasta / Zip Codes

Mount Shasta cost of living score
91.7
Less expensive
8.3% lower
than the US average
38.8% lower
than the California average
Mount Shasta, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.3% lower than the U.S. average and 38.8% lower than the average for California.

Mount Shasta, CA

Housing costs in Mount Shasta?
A typical home costs $386,200, which is 14.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Shasta 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 Mount Shasta?
To live comfortably in Mount Shasta, California, a minimum annual income of $74,160 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Shasta?
The cost of living in Mount Shasta, CA is relatively high compared to other parts of California. The median home price is approximately $250,000, which is well above the national average. Rent prices are also higher than average, with the median monthly rent being around $1500. Groceries and transportation costs are on par with the national average. Other costs like utilities and health care may vary depending on where you live within Mount Shasta. Overall, while living in Mount Shasta might require a larger budget than small towns or cities in other parts of California, its stunning views and outdoor activities make it well worth the cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount ShastaCaliforniaUnited States
  91.7149.9100.0
  101.1105.1100
  119.398.3100.0
  123.6234.8100.0
  $386,200$733,500$338,100
  92.0%102.4%100.0%
  80.4133.1100.0
  94.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

I have lived here for 4 years. Though I love the beauty of the mountain and the surrounding wilderness, I find Mount Shasta very difficult to live in. Food is about 20%  More

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I have lived in Siskiyou County for 24 years and Mount Shasta is by far the most enjoyable place I have lived thus far. It is a very tolerant community and culturally  More

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