Cost of Living in Acton, CA

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60%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
160%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Acton California National
Cost of living160141100
Groceries111111100
Health care117116100
Housing260197100
Transportation118118100
Utilities119119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment122120100
Household Items114111100
Education & Childcare129127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Acton is 14% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in Acton is 60% higher than the national average
  • Acton housing is 160% higher than the national average
  • California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average
  • California state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$156,204$13,017$3,645$4,687
      Renters$54,211$4,518$1,265$1,626
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Acton is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Acton has a median income of about $156,204 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $3,645 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $54,211. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,265 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      California Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      California 7.25% 10.5%

      California Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      California 1% 13.3%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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