Cost of Living in Brisbane, CA

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109%
Overall NAT. AVG.
12%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
324%
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 Brisbane California National
Cost of living209141100
Groceries112111100
Health care114116100
Housing424197100
Transportation121118100
Utilities117119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment123120100
Household Items112111100
Education & Childcare125127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Brisbane is 48% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in Brisbane is 109% higher than the national average
  • Brisbane housing is 324% 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$187,140$15,595$4,366$5,615
      Renters$154,917$12,910$3,614$4,648
      The affordability of the housing market in Brisbane, CA as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Brisbane homeowners, the median income is $187,140. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $4,366 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $154,917. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $3,614 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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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