Zip 95949 (Grass Valley, CA) Cost of Living


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Grass Valley cost of living score
138.2
More expensive
38.2% higher
than the US average
7.8% lower
than the California average
Grass Valley (zip 95949), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 138.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 38.2% higher than the U.S. average and 7.8% higher than the average for California.

Zip 95949 (Grass Valley, CA)

Housing costs in Grass Valley?
A typical home costs $496,600, which is 46.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Grass Valley costs $1,670 per month, which is 22.3% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and 16.8% more than the state average of $1,390.

Can I afford Grass Valley?
To live comfortably in Grass Valley (zip 95949), California, a minimum annual income of $95,040 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Grass Valley?
The median house value in Grass Valley, CA 95949 is $496,600, which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. This is indicative of a relatively high cost of living in Grass Valley as well, with an index of 131.5 compared to the US average of 100. This means that living costs such as groceries and housing are approximately 31% more expensive than the national average. Although life in Grass Valley may be more expensive than other areas, its natural beauty and strong sense of community make it a desirable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGrass ValleyCaliforniaUnited States
  138.2149.9100.0
  105.8105.1100
  120.698.3100.0
  186.3234.8100.0
  $496,600$733,500$338,100
  107.3%102.4%100.0%
  99.8133.1100.0
  152.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Grass Valley
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Over 9 years ago

I agree with many of the other commenters here who have astutely reflected what it is like to live in the Alta Sierra Subdivision. If you have any questions what it is  More

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Over 17 years ago

Education is very important to us, so when I learned that Nevada County schools have the second highest math/reading scores in California, it made my  More

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