Zip 96161 (Truckee, CA) Cost of Living


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Truckee cost of living score
138.2
More expensive
38.2% higher
than the US average
7.8% lower
than the California average
Truckee (zip 96161), 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 96161 (Truckee, CA)

Housing costs in Truckee?
A typical home costs $1,009,300, which is 198.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.6% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Truckee costs $2,240 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $2,150 and 37.9% more than the state average of $1,390.

Can I afford Truckee?
To live comfortably in Truckee (zip 96161), California, a minimum annual income of $193,320 for a family, and $68,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Truckee?
The cost of living in 96161 Truckee, CA is slightly higher than the national average. In fact, it is estimated that the cost of living here is roughly 10% higher than the national average. This can be attributed to a number of factors, such as its popularity as a tourist destination and its proximity to lake Tahoe. Real estate prices are some of the highest in California, but they have been dropping over recent years. Despite this, overall costs remain above the US average for most goods and services. Utilities are relatively low compared to other areas due to the area's mild climate, so those savings may help offset some of the other costs associated with living here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTruckeeCaliforniaUnited States
  138.2149.9100.0
  109.7105.1100
  120.698.3100.0
  313.4234.8100.0
  $1,009,300$733,500$338,100
  111.5%102.4%100.0%
  89.2133.1100.0
  152.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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