196
Housing cost index
$786,000
Median home value
$1,980
Median monthly rent
Historical data
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Data table
| Housing cost index | 196 | |
| Median home value | $786,000 | |
| Median monthly rent | $1,980 |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Housing cost indexU.S. avg = 100 | 196 | 100 |
| Median home value2024 | $786,000 | $348,000 |
| Median monthly rent2023, U.S. Census ACS | $1,980 | $1,486 |
National ranking
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Overview
Housing is the biggest driver of California high cost of living, with a housing cost index of 196 (nearly double the U.S. average).