Cost of Living in Klamath, CA

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
2%
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 Klamath California National
Cost of living104141100
Groceries104111100
Health care107116100
Housing102197100
Transportation107118100
Utilities105119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108120100
Household Items103111100
Education & Childcare106127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Klamath is 26% lower than the California average
  • The cost of living in Klamath is 4% higher than the national average
  • Klamath housing is 2% 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$63,825$5,319$1,489$1,915
      Renters$32,632$2,719$761$979

      California Sales Tax

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

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      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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