Zip 93512 (Benton, CA) Cost of Living


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United States / California / No Metro Area / Mono County / Benton / Benton (zip 93512)

Benton cost of living score
124.5
More expensive
24.5% higher
than the US average
16.9% lower
than the California average
Benton (zip 93512), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.5% higher than the U.S. average and 16.9% higher than the average for California.

Zip 93512 (Benton, CA)

Housing costs in Benton?
A typical home costs $295,600, which is 12.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.7% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton costs $1,370 per month, which is 4.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 56.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Benton?
To live comfortably in Benton (zip 93512), California, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton?
The cost of living in 93512 Benton, CA is relatively high compared to the rest of the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area comes in at 108.4, which is 8.4% higher than the US average. Housing prices are especially high, with an average rent for a one bedroom apartment coming in at around $1,000 per month and the median home price sitting at $387,500. Groceries and utilities are both slightly above average as well, though they remain within reach for most residents. The overall cost of living in 93512 Benton, CA may be quite high, but it pales in comparison to nearby areas such as Santa Monica or Los Angeles proper.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBentonCaliforniaUnited States
  124.5149.9100.0
  104.7105.1100
  131.298.3100.0
  80.5234.8100.0
  $295,600$733,500$338,100
  114.0%102.4%100.0%
  86.9133.1100.0
  119.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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