Topanga, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Topanga, California?
$25,770 / month
for a family, 377.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $309,240 for the year for a family.
$8,900 / month
for a single person, 86.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $106,800 for the year for a single person.

Topanga cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Topanga, 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.

Topanga, CA

Housing costs in Topanga?
A typical home costs $1,613,400, which is 377.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 120.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Topanga costs $3,390 per month, which is 137.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 36.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Topanga?
To live comfortably in Topanga, California, a minimum annual income of $309,240 for a family, and $106,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Topanga?
The cost of living in Topanga, CA is relatively high compared to the rest of the state. The median home value is $977,400, which is substantially higher than the California median of $552,800. Rental costs are also on the high end, with a median rent price of about $2,500 per month. Groceries and other everyday expenses tend to be more expensive as well, although there are some bargains to be found if you search for them. Overall, while Topanga may be an expensive place to live, it provides a unique lifestyle that makes it attractive for many people who want to live away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock149.9100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  107.6  Unlock100.0
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  133.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 7 years ago

Topanga is now completely crowded with Airbnbs! No one actually LIVES here anymore. I hear more and more stories about investors buying property here just so they can  More

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Topanga is a beautiful oasis and a wonderful, quiet mountain refuge in the middle of fast-paced Los Angeles. It’s still a hidden gem that few in the general populace  More

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Over 8 years ago

I own a house in Topanga now. People ask me all the time what it's like to live here so I thought I'd share my experience. I moved here from Santa Monica because I  More

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