Zip 92562 (Murrieta, CA) Cost of Living


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Murrieta cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Murrieta (zip 92562), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Zip 92562 (Murrieta, CA)

Housing costs in Murrieta?
A typical home costs $621,700, which is 83.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Murrieta costs $2,250 per month, which is 4.7% more than the national average of $2,150 and 22.2% more than the state average of $1,750.

Can I afford Murrieta?
To live comfortably in Murrieta (zip 92562), California, a minimum annual income of $119,160 for a family, and $71,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Murrieta?
The cost of living in Murrieta, CA (92562) is relatively high compared to the national average. According to data from BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Murrieta is 115.30 which is about 15% higher than the U.S. average of 100. The cost of living index for housing alone in Murrieta is 183.65 - nearly double the national average of 100, making it one of the most expensive places to live in California. Other expenses such as groceries and transportation also come at a premium when compared to the rest of the United States, with an index score of 106 and 105 respectively.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMurrietaCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  100.7105.1100
  87.398.3100.0
  198.5234.8100.0
  $621,700$733,500$338,100
  109.1%102.4%100.0%
  113.9133.1100.0
  110.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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