Yucca Valley, CA Cost of Living


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Yucca Valley cost of living score
118.6
More expensive
18.6% higher
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the California average
Yucca Valley, 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.

Yucca Valley, CA

Housing costs in Yucca Valley?
A typical home costs $373,200, which is 10.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Yucca Valley costs $1,380 per month, which is 3.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 55.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Yucca Valley?
To live comfortably in Yucca Valley, California, a minimum annual income of $71,640 for a family, and $44,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Yucca Valley?
The cost of living in Yucca Valley, CA is relatively affordable compared to other places in California. The median home value is around $207,100, and the median household income is around $54,501. In addition, the cost of living index is rated at nearly 89 points out of 100 points (the national average is 100). This means that overall it costs less to live here than the national average. Transportation and healthcare costs are also lower than average in Yucca Valley. This makes this community an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable way of life with plenty of nearby activities and amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYucca ValleyCaliforniaUnited States
  118.6149.9100.0
  96.8105.1100
  88.198.3100.0
  94.4234.8100.0
  $373,200$733,500$338,100
  107.3%102.4%100.0%
  103.4133.1100.0
  111.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We have lived in Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree for over 20 years. The comment regarding graffiti is over exaggerated. Yes there is crime and there are some tweakers but  More

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Over 4 years ago

Let me start by saying, I love the desert. Yucca used to be a sweet little town...but now that the city has allowed for many criminals to come in from other areas..a  More

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YV has a good mix of mainly retirees, snowbirds, artists, and military families. People here are generally MORE friendly and LESS racially diverse compared to other  More

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