St. Helena, CA Cost of Living


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St. Helena cost of living score
161.3
More expensive
61.3% higher
than the US average
7.6% higher
than the California average
St. Helena, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.3% higher than the U.S. average and 7.6% lower than the average for California.

St. Helena, CA

Housing costs in St. Helena?
A typical home costs $1,626,800, which is 381.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 121.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Helena costs $2,450 per month, which is 71.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford St. Helena?
To live comfortably in St. Helena, California, a minimum annual income of $311,760 for a family, and $74,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Helena?
The cost of living in St. Helena, CA is on the higher side when compared to other cities in California. According to BestPlaces, the city has a cost of living index of 134, which is 34% higher than the US average. In terms of housing costs, the median home value in St. Helena is $895,000 and monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $2,400. Other factors such as food prices, transportation costs, healthcare expenses and utilities are also more expensive than the national average. All things considered, it’s safe to say that living in St. Helena can be quite costly but those who choose to make their homes here enjoy access to many amenities and a desirable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. HelenaCaliforniaUnited States
  161.3149.9100.0
  116.7105.1100
  109.598.3100.0
  539.9234.8100.0
  $1,626,800$733,500$338,100
  104.8%102.4%100.0%
  105.1133.1100.0
  156.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

There is no better place to raise a family. Great community, excellent resources, fabulous restaurants, amazing hikes and beautiful scenery.  More

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Over 18 years ago

I currently live in Sacramento, California for about 5 months and returning to batavia, New York in 5 more months. My boyfriend and I are going to get a place together  More

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