Zip 95486 (Monte Rio, CA) Cost of Living


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Monte Rio cost of living score
151.8
More expensive
51.8% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Monte Rio (zip 95486), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.8% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California.

Zip 95486 (Monte Rio, CA)

Housing costs in Monte Rio?
A typical home costs $837,600, which is 147.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Monte Rio costs $1,860 per month, which is 13.5% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and 21.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,250.

Can I afford Monte Rio?
To live comfortably in Monte Rio (zip 95486), California, a minimum annual income of $160,560 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Monte Rio?
Living in 95486 Monte Rio, CA can be surprisingly affordable - especially when compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in Monte Rio is just $430,900 which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the cost of living index in Monte Rio is nearly 7% lower than the U.S average, meaning that groceries, housing costs, utilities and more are all generally cheaper than they would be elsewhere in the nation. Moreover, with a median household income of $71,838 - which is far higher than the national median of $60,293 - many people find themselves able to live comfortably on their salaries while still having enough left over for leisure activities or savings.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMonte RioCaliforniaUnited States
  151.8149.9100.0
  110.1105.1100
  110.398.3100.0
  243.6234.8100.0
  $837,600$733,500$338,100
  95.3%102.4%100.0%
  107.2133.1100.0
  153.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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