Zip 94037 (Montara, CA) Cost of Living


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Montara cost of living score
250
More expensive
150.0% higher
than the US average
66.8% higher
than the California average
Montara (zip 94037), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 250, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 150.0% higher than the U.S. average and 66.8% lower than the average for California.

Zip 94037 (Montara, CA)

Housing costs in Montara?
A typical home costs $1,431,700, which is 323.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 95.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Montara costs $3,240 per month, which is 50.7% more than the national average of $2,150 and 16.0% more than the state average of $2,720.

Can I afford Montara?
To live comfortably in Montara (zip 94037), California, a minimum annual income of $274,320 for a family, and $108,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Montara?
The cost of living in 94037 Montara, CA is relatively high compared to other cities. The median home price is $1,326,700 and rents range from $2,400 for a one bedroom to $3,400 for a two bedroom. Groceries and dining out are also quite expensive with the average restaurant meal costing around $17. On the plus side, taxes are low with California's income tax rate among the lowest in the country. All in all, while living in 94037 Montara can be pricey compared to other cities, those willing to invest may find the unique lifestyle offered worth the cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMontaraCaliforniaUnited States
  250.0149.9100.0
  114.5105.1100
  117.498.3100.0
  490.4234.8100.0
  $1,431,700$733,500$338,100
  86.6%102.4%100.0%
  144.4133.1100.0
  161.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Small ocean side community right on the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1)that's only a 30 minute drive from downtown San Francisco. The best of both world's.  More

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