Plainview, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Plainview, California?
$1,710 / month
for a family, 68.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $20,520 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Plainview cost of living score
99.6
Less expensive
0.4% lower
than the US average
33.6% lower
than the California average
Plainview, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% lower than the U.S. average and 33.6% lower than the average for California.

Plainview, CA

Housing costs in Plainview?
A typical home costs $106,600, which is 68.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 85.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Plainview costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 133.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Plainview?
To live comfortably in Plainview, California, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Plainview?
The cost of living in Plainview, CA is quite reasonable compared to many other cities in California. The median home price in Plainview is $390,000, which is much lower than the state average of $549,500. Rent prices are also more affordable than the state average with an average rent of $1,350 a month for a two-bedroom apartment. Other expenses such as groceries and transportation are also relatively low compared to other places in the state. In general, living in Plainview is affordable and provides many amenities without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPlainviewCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  97.6  Unlock100.0
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  43.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  110.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  108.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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