Altadena, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Altadena, California?
$17,430 / month
for a family, 222.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $209,160 for the year for a family.
$6,600 / month
for a single person, 38.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $79,200 for the year for a single person.

Altadena cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Altadena, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Altadena, CA

Housing costs in Altadena?
A typical home costs $1,091,000, which is 222.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Altadena costs $2,520 per month, which is 76.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Altadena?
To live comfortably in Altadena, California, a minimum annual income of $209,160 for a family, and $79,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Altadena?
Altadena, CA is known for its affordability compared to other cities in the Southern California area. The cost of living in Altadena is lower than the national average, mostly due to relatively low housing costs. On average, a one-bedroom apartment in Altadena will cost around $1,400 – significantly lower than other popular Southern California cities like Los Angeles or San Diego. Other costs such as groceries are also cheaper than the national average and gas prices tend to be on par with the rest of Southern California. All in all, Altadena is an affordable and desirable place to live for those who want to take advantage of its close proximity to major cities without the hefty price tag that comes along with them.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock149.9100.0
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    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  101.3  Unlock100.0
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  133.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I live just above the 1500 foot elevation at the edge of the San Gabriel Mountains in the L.A. suburb of Altadena--just above Pasadena. We're above the low morning fog  More

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