Pacifica, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Pacifica, California?
$20,220 / month
for a family, 274.4% more expensive than the national average
$9,633 / month
for a single person, 102.1% more expensive than the national average

Pacifica cost of living score
250
More expensive
150.0% higher
than the US average
66.8% higher
than the California average
Pacifica, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 250, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 150.0% higher than the U.S. average and 66.8% lower than the average for California.

Pacifica, CA

Housing costs in Pacifica?
A typical home costs $1,267,100, which is 274.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pacifica costs $3,460 per month, which is 142.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 37.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Pacifica?
To live comfortably in Pacifica, California, a minimum annual income of $242,640 for a family, and $115,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pacifica?
Pacifica, CA is an expensive place to live. The cost of living is approximately 78% higher than the national average. This means that basic goods and services such as groceries, transportation, and utilities cost more in Pacifica than in other parts of the country. Housing in Pacifica is particularly expensive, with median home prices well over $1 million dollars. Despite this, many people choose to live in Pacifica due to its natural beauty and proximity to San Francisco.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPacificaCaliforniaUnited States
  250.0149.9100.0
  113.1105.1100
  117.498.3100.0
  443.1234.8100.0
  $1,267,100$733,500$338,100
  86.6102.4100
  149.0133.1100.0
  162.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Back when I lived there...great for people, hiking, only had two times where there was a crime I was aware of my 1955 Chevy Bel-Air was stolen as well as my bike from  More

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Has the rep of being socked in with fog 24-7 but thats totally false. a charming blue collar surf town a mere 30 min from downtown SF with lower prices - hard to  More

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Over 12 years ago

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