Upland, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Upland, California?
$11,910 / month
for a family, 120.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $142,920 for the year for a family.
$6,067 / month
for a single person, 27.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $72,800 for the year for a single person.

Upland cost of living score
118.6
More expensive
18.6% higher
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the California average
Upland, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for California.

Upland, CA

Housing costs in Upland?
A typical home costs $745,900, which is 120.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Upland costs $2,280 per month, which is 59.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Upland?
To live comfortably in Upland, California, a minimum annual income of $142,920 for a family, and $72,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Upland?
Upland, California boasts an impressive cost of living index rating – 115 – far outpacing the national average by 15 points due to its expensive housing market making up 63% with transportation accounting for 12% followed by groceries (10%) and utilities (7%) with healthcare comprising just 6%. When compared with other Californian cities it is higher than most for all categories except health care although this still reflects an overall increase in cost of living across the state generally speaking.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesUplandCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  101.6  Unlock100.0
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  225.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  105.2  Unlock100.0
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  110.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Great city except during the summer months where it is getting increasingly  More

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I grew up in Upland at the tail end of the Citrus Industry. That's what basically defines the town. Greed corrupted things when City Council members in the 50's took  More

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Why I Think the Quality of Life is Good Here I have lived in this town since I was a little girl in the 60's, and have grown up here. Now 47, and never moved out  More

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