Ojai, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ojai, California?
$15,570 / month
for a family, 188.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $186,840 for the year for a family.
$5,767 / month
for a single person, 21.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,200 for the year for a single person.

Ojai cost of living score
154
More expensive
54.0% higher
than the US average
2.7% higher
than the California average
Ojai, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.0% higher than the U.S. average and 2.7% lower than the average for California.

Ojai, CA

Housing costs in Ojai?
A typical home costs $974,700, which is 188.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ojai costs $2,100 per month, which is 46.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Ojai?
To live comfortably in Ojai, California, a minimum annual income of $186,840 for a family, and $69,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ojai?
Ojai, CA is known for its mild climate, outdoor recreation opportunities, and charming downtown. It's also known for being one of the more expensive places to live in California. The median home value in Ojai is $783,400 according to Zillow data from March 2020, which is far above the national median of $228,200. The cost of living in Ojai is 44% higher than the national average as well. Despite its higher costs, residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities that make life enjoyable.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOjaiCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  109.6  Unlock100.0
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  300.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  106.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  150.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Ojai has it's social and environmental challenges. It's population can be insular and self-absorbed. I grew up in Palo Alto and lived in Berkeley in the 70's so I can  More

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Over 10 years ago

Yes, Ojai is pretty geographically but there are a lot of run down neighborhoods. There are no "rules" about keeping your house or yard up and therefore lots of people  More

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Over 11 years ago

From my contacts, this place is my idea of how I want to spend my remaining days on  More

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