Cost of Living in Buttonwillow, CA

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Buttonwillow, CA

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
C
7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
15%
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 Buttonwillow California National
Cost of living107141100
Groceries111111100
Health care116116100
Housing85197100
Transportation120118100
Utilities118119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment123120100
Household Items110111100
Education & Childcare129127100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Buttonwillow, CA

property for sale

Crespino Ave

Buttonwillow, CA
property for sale

Stockdale Hwy

, CA
property for sale

08633003

Buttonwillow, CA
property for sale

149 1/2 2nd St

Buttonwillow, CA

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Buttonwillow is 24% lower than the California average
  • The cost of living in Buttonwillow is 7% higher than the national average
  • Buttonwillow housing is 15% lower 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Buttonwillow

See all the best places to live around Buttonwillow

Compare Buttonwillow, CA Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Buttonwillow?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Buttonwillow?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Buttonwillow poll results

      The best places in California

      Here are the best places to live in CaliforniaMost Dangerous Cities In The USSee the best places to live in ButtonwillowMost Dangerous States In The US
      Best Places in California

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$72,275$6,023$1,686$2,168
      Renters$42,741$3,562$997$1,282

      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%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      McKittrick, CA136937.3%
      Cherokee Strip, CA300955.4%
      Mexican Colony, CA350955.3%
      Tupman, CA139990.8%
      Valley Acres, CA6551054.8%
      Buttonwillow, CA1,3901077.5%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Carbon Hill, AL1,3908118.6%
      Tripoli, IA1,3908515.5%
      Saxapahaw, NC1,3909010.0%
      St. Peter, WI1,3901099.1%
      New Carlisle, QC1,390n/a 
      Buttonwillow, CA1,3901077.5%
      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.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026