Cost of Living in Lake Mathews, CA

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59%
Overall NAT. AVG.
10%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
155%
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 Lake Mathews California National
Cost of living159141100
Groceries110111100
Health care118116100
Housing255197100
Transportation120118100
Utilities122119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment117120100
Household Items111111100
Education & Childcare134127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lake Mathews is 13% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in Lake Mathews is 59% higher than the national average
  • Lake Mathews housing is 155% 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$157,811$13,151$3,682$4,735
      Renters$94,372$7,864$2,202$2,831
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Lake Mathews, CA, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Lake Mathews have a median income of $157,811. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $3,682 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $94,372, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $2,202.

      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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