Cost of Living in California
Cost of Living in California | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 96% higher |
Utilities (Monthly) | 28% higher |
Food | 12% higher |
Healthcare | 10% higher |
Transportation | 37% higher |
Goods & Services | 12% higher |
The cost of living in California is 39% higher than the national average. Housing is 96% higher than the national average, while utilities are 28% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 12% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 12% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 10% higher in California compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 12% higher.
The Cost of Living in California Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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San Francisco, CA | 38% higher | 91% higher |
Oakland, CA | 10% higher | 53% higher |
Anaheim, CA | 8% higher | 50% higher |
Los Angeles, CA | 7% higher | 48% higher |
San Diego, CA | 4% higher | 45% higher |
Sacramento, CA | 12% lower | 22% higher |
Modesto, CA | 15% lower | 19% higher |
Stockton, CA | 16% lower | 17% higher |
Bakersfield, CA | 25% lower | 4% higher |