Zip 93402 (Los Osos, CA) Cost of Living


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Los Osos cost of living score
146.1
More expensive
46.1% higher
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the California average
Los Osos (zip 93402), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 146.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 46.1% higher than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for California.

Zip 93402 (Los Osos, CA)

Housing costs in Los Osos?
A typical home costs $779,800, which is 130.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Los Osos costs $2,160 per month, which is 0.5% more than the national average of $2,150 and 4.6% more than the state average of $2,060.

Can I afford Los Osos?
To live comfortably in Los Osos (zip 93402), California, a minimum annual income of $149,400 for a family, and $65,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Los Osos?
The cost of living in 93402 Los Osos, CA is relatively high compared to other cities in California. The median home value in the city is over $600,000, while the median household income stands at about $70,000 annually. Prices for basic goods and services such as gas, groceries, dining out and entertainment are all higher than average when compared to other cities in the state. Additionally, rental prices are also high due to the city's close proximity to the beaches and mountains. Despite its expensive costs of living, however, Los Osos remains a desirable destination for many people due to its excellent quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLos OsosCaliforniaUnited States
  146.1149.9100.0
  106.8105.1100
  108.998.3100.0
  243.3234.8100.0
  $779,800$733,500$338,100
  86.2%102.4%100.0%
  97.3133.1100.0
  144.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Los Osos
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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here on and off since 1987. Unfortunately, we are having a bit of a homeless issue of off Palisades avenue. But besides that, this is the quintessential  More

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Over 17 years ago

Because of clean air, moderate climate, central location of town on water, prices are at a premium. Not many places like this with low crime, no gangs, little dope use,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Busses run regularly and dial-a-ride  More

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