Rancho Mirage, CA Cost of Living


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Rancho Mirage cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Rancho Mirage, 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.

Rancho Mirage, CA

Housing costs in Rancho Mirage?
A typical home costs $840,900, which is 148.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.6% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rancho Mirage costs $1,710 per month, which is 19.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Rancho Mirage?
To live comfortably in Rancho Mirage, California, a minimum annual income of $161,280 for a family, and $54,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rancho Mirage?
The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, CA is quite high. The median home price in the area is around $550,000 and rent prices can range from $1,100 to up to $3,500 a month. Groceries and other everyday items tend to be more expensive due to the higher cost of living. The city also has a higher than average sales tax rate. Despite these factors, people who choose to live in Rancho Mirage are afforded access to many great amenities including excellent schools, shopping, golf courses, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking trails.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRancho MirageCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  101.5105.1100
  87.398.3100.0
  230.8234.8100.0
  $840,900$733,500$338,100
  106.7%102.4%100.0%
  133.6133.1100.0
  112.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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There are some commendable features in the city. The roads are in much better shape than surrounding towns. The road verge along city maintained streets has an  More

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Over 8 years ago

I received my property tax bill the other day. I was surprised to see it had increased by nearly two thousand dollars. I called the county and was told that the value of  More

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We chose Rancho Mirage for its centrality in the Inland Empire. With a populaltion under 20,000, it has a small community feel. However, it is surrounded by some  More

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