Cost of Living in La Habra Heights, CA

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121%
Overall NAT. AVG.
13%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
365%
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 La Habra Heights California National
Cost of living221141100
Groceries113111100
Health care116116100
Housing465197100
Transportation118118100
Utilities121119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment120120100
Household Items111111100
Education & Childcare120127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in La Habra Heights is 57% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in La Habra Heights is 121% higher than the national average
  • La Habra Heights housing is 365% 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$272,487$22,707$6,358$8,175
      Renters$0$0$0$0
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in La Habra Heights, CA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for La Habra Heights homeowners, is $272,487. This would allow for a maximum of $6,358 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $0 which would result in a maximum of $0 to be spent on rental 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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