Kern County, CA Cost of Living


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Kern cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
33.4% lower
than the California average
Kern Califor County, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 33.4% lower than the average for California.

Kern County, CA

Housing costs in Kern?
A typical home costs $334,900, which is 0.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kern costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 88.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Kern?
To live comfortably in Kern Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kern?
Kern, CA County has a cost of living that is slightly below the US average. According to a recent study, the cost of living in Kern County is 99.8 compared to the US average of 100. This means that everyday expenses such as groceries and utilities can be more affordable in Kern County than other parts of the country. The median house value in Kern County stands at $334,900 which is also below the national average of $338,100. With lower living costs and house values, Kern County may be an attractive option for those looking for a place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKernCaliforniaUnited States
  99.8149.9100.0
  97.8105.1100
  92.798.3100.0
  97.3234.8100.0
  $334,900$733,500$338,100
  112.9%102.4%100.0%
  103.9133.1100.0
  109.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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