Pleasant Hill, CA Cost of Living


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Pleasant Hill cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Pleasant Hill, 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.

Pleasant Hill, CA

Housing costs in Pleasant Hill?
A typical home costs $977,800, which is 189.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pleasant Hill costs $2,720 per month, which is 90.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Pleasant Hill?
To live comfortably in Pleasant Hill, California, a minimum annual income of $187,200 for a family, and $89,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pleasant Hill?
Living in Pleasant Hill, CA is not necessarily cheap. The cost of living index for the city is nearly 20% higher than the national average. The median home price in Pleasant Hill is $715,000, far above the national average of $200,500. Additionally, groceries and health care are also more expensive, costing around 7% more than the average costs nationwide. Although Pleasant Hill may be on the pricier side for housing and other essentials, many people find that the city is worth it due to its low crime rate and abundance of recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPleasant HillCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  111.1105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  319.0234.8100.0
  $977,800$733,500$338,100
  102.6%102.4%100.0%
  127.4133.1100.0
  158.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

rent is expensive here but it is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great area for families with young children. There are lots of activities and fun things to do. Love the free concerts in the summer at City  More

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