Zip 91801 (Alhambra, CA) Cost of Living


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Alhambra cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Alhambra (zip 91801), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Zip 91801 (Alhambra, CA)

Housing costs in Alhambra?
A typical home costs $784,800, which is 132.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alhambra costs $2,150 per month, which is 0.0% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and 7.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,300.

Can I afford Alhambra?
To live comfortably in Alhambra (zip 91801), California, a minimum annual income of $150,480 for a family, and $67,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alhambra?
The cost of living in 91801 Alhambra, CA is quite high. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for Alhambra is 132, which is 32% higher than the California average and 22% higher than the national average. The cost of housing in Alhambra is very high with a median home price over $600,000, making it a more expensive place to live than most other areas in California. Additionally, the cost of transportation services and utilities are also higher than many other locations due to the fact that Alhambra is located in Los Angeles County. Although the cost of living may be higher than some other places within California, the city still offers residents a large variety of amenities to enjoy such as great restaurants, shopping centers, beautiful parks and plenty of entertainment options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlhambraCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  102.8105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  267.1234.8100.0
  $784,800$733,500$338,100
  96.9%102.4%100.0%
  160.2133.1100.0
  133.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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