138
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
196
Housing cost index
133
Transportation index
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024138▲ 6%
Composite cost of living index (U.S. average = 100).
Data table
| Cost of living index | 138 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 196 | |
| Transportation index | 133 |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexU.S. average = 100 | 138 | 100 |
National ranking
Coming soon
The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.
Overview
California cost of living index is 138, meaning everyday costs run about 38% above the national average, driven mainly by housing.