Solana Beach, CA Cost of Living


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Solana Beach cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Solana Beach, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Solana Beach, CA

Housing costs in Solana Beach?
A typical home costs $1,893,300, which is 460.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 158.1% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Solana Beach costs $3,140 per month, which is 119.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 31.5% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Solana Beach?
To live comfortably in Solana Beach, California, a minimum annual income of $362,880 for a family, and $98,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Solana Beach?
Solana Beach, CA is a city located in San Diego County on the Pacific coast of California. The cost of living in Solana Beach is higher than the national average due to its location and high demand for housing. Housing is one of the most expensive expenses for residents with an average home costing around $1 million. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs are higher than the national average as well. Overall, the city has a very high cost of living compared to other areas of the country but offers beautiful scenery and lots of opportunities to those who can afford it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSolana BeachCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  118.4105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  596.7234.8100.0
  $1,893,300$733,500$338,100
  99.0%102.4%100.0%
  118.5133.1100.0
  153.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Solana Beach
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I've lived in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Venice Beach, Hermosa Beach, San Luis Obispo, Carlsbad, Encinitas and my wife and I saved up every penny we could to buy a  More

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Rent has skyrocketed in Solana Beach in the past ten years. High rent and more people cramming into single person rental units.   More

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Over 19 years ago

Very expensive. Being from east coast it was hard because people dont speak to you in normal situations..example , picking up kids from school ..if you pass a parent  More

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