Sierra Madre, CA Cost of Living


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Sierra Madre cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Sierra Madre, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Sierra Madre, CA

Housing costs in Sierra Madre?
A typical home costs $1,324,300, which is 291.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 80.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sierra Madre costs $2,350 per month, which is 64.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.5% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Sierra Madre?
To live comfortably in Sierra Madre, California, a minimum annual income of $253,800 for a family, and $74,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sierra Madre?
Sierra Madre, CA is known for its high cost of living. The median home price is around $1.3 million, making it one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Additionally, average rents are quite high; a one-bedroom apartment can often cost upwards of $2,000 per month. Groceries and other daily necessities also tend to be more expensive than what you would find in other parts of the country. Despite this, many people still choose to live in Sierra Madre due to its small-town charm and close proximity to Los Angeles and Pasadena.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSierra MadreCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  107.3105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  416.3234.8100.0
  $1,324,300$733,500$338,100
  102.1%102.4%100.0%
  156.8133.1100.0
  133.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Sierra Madre is a great place to live if you enjoy a small town atmosphere while being close to the vibrancy of a big city. It has nice restaurants, boutique shops and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Sierra Madre is still much a 1950's town. We still help out our neighbors, we have block parties to get acquained with new neighbors, and it's just a happy, friendly  More

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