Zip 95540 (Fortuna, CA) Cost of Living


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Fortuna cost of living score
108
More expensive
8.0% higher
than the US average
28.0% lower
than the California average
Fortuna (zip 95540), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.0% higher than the U.S. average and 28.0% higher than the average for California.

Zip 95540 (Fortuna, CA)

Housing costs in Fortuna?
A typical home costs $373,600, which is 10.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fortuna costs $1,200 per month, which is 44.2% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and close to the state average of $1,180.

Can I afford Fortuna?
To live comfortably in Fortuna (zip 95540), California, a minimum annual income of $71,640 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fortuna?
The cost of living in 95540 Fortuna, CA is moderately low compared to the national average. According to data from Best Places, the overall cost of living index is 96.3, which is 4.7 points lower than the US average of 100. The median home price and rent for a two-bedroom apartment are both quite affordable at $198,300 and $1,040 respectively. Despite the low cost of living, Fortuna still has many great amenities and attractions to offer its residents including wineries, museums, and outdoor recreational spots like beaches and trails.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFortunaCaliforniaUnited States
  108.0149.9100.0
  100105.1100
  117.798.3100.0
  127.4234.8100.0
  $373,600$733,500$338,100
  89.7%102.4%100.0%
  87.8133.1100.0
  117.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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