In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used. Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
A general overview of the cost of living index for Napa, CA is displayed above. In Napa, CA, the overall cost of living index is 154, which is 11% higher than the California average and 54% higher than the U.S. average. The following categories are used to calculate the overall cost of living index: goods/services (33%), housing (30%), groceries (13%), utilities (10%), transportation (9%) and health care (5%). From the list, it is clear that the categories of goods/services and housing are responsible for the largest portions of the overall cost of living index. As a general rule, everyday goods and services provide an accurate measure of the general cost of goods in any given city. In the case of Napa, CA, the city's goods and services are 11% higher than the California average and 22% higher than the U.S. average.
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The cost of living in Napa is 11% higher than the California average.
The cost of living in Napa is 54% higher than the national average.
The cost of housing in Napa is 126% higher than the national average.
California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average.
California state income tax is 55% lower than the national average.
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The salary calculator is meant to help you compare your salary in Napa, CA to your potential earning power in another city. This can help you deduce what your salary would need to be in any given city in order for you to live the same lifestyle that you do in your current city. In other words, if you plan on moving to a city where the cost of living is higher than in Napa, CA, you'll have to make more money in the new city in order to maintain the lifestyle you currently enjoy. To use the Napa, CA salary calculator, simply input the new city, then move the adjustable slider to match your current income. Once you've selected your income, the calculator will determine if that income is sufficient to support your standard of living in the new city you entered. The calculator will also supply you with a rundown of living costs in the new city.
Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio
Median Income
Per Year
Per Month
Max Budget (28% DTI)
Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners
$92,242
$7,687
$2,152
$2,768
Renters
$53,038
$4,420
$1,237
$1,591
How much of your monthly income goes to housing can tell you whether or not you can afford housing in Napa, CA, as well as what the average cost of living is. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payment and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Napa, CA homeowners have a median income of $92,242. Using that number, you will come up with a maximum of $2,152 per month that can be spent on the cost of housing. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $53,038, which means there is a maximum of $1,237 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.
California Sales Tax
State
General Sales Tax
With Max Surtax
California
7.25%
10.25%
California Income Tax
State
Income Tax (Low)
Income Tax (High)
California
1%
13.3%
One thing to keep in mind when considering the cost of living in Napa, CA is the California sales tax and California income tax rates. Sales taxes are taxes that are collected on most goods or services sold. Sales taxes can vary by state and can be as high as 7% and as low as 0% as not every state imposes a sales tax. The California sales tax rate is 7.25% and the maximum surtax that can be charged is 10.25%. Income tax is the tax imposed on income by both the federal and state government. The income tax rates varies by individual state and will also be higher or lower depending on the applicable tax bracket. The rates of state income tax can vary from 0% to more than 9%. The California income tax rates range from 1% to 13.3%.
Goods & Services
Item
Napa
National avg.
Difference
Haircut
$21.86
$16.09
35.9%
Beauty Salon
$69.62
$37.33
86.5%
Toothpaste
$3.23
$2.45
32.0%
Shampoo
$1.20
$1.00
19.6%
Movie
$11.67
$10.28
13.6%
Bowling
$6.78
$4.93
37.4%
Groceries
Item
Napa
National avg.
Difference
Ground Beef
$4.25
$3.80
11.8%
Fried Chicken
$1.51
$1.40
8.1%
Milk
$2.74
$2.01
36.6%
Potatoes
$3.56
$3.01
18.1%
Pizza
$12.11
$9.89
22.5%
Beer
$9.55
$8.90
7.3%
Health Care
Item
Napa
National avg.
Difference
Optometrist
$120.71
$102.16
18.2%
Doctor
$138.93
$108.36
28.2%
Dentist
$122.57
$92.53
32.5%
Ibuprofen
$11.92
$9.28
28.4%
Lipitor
$416.12
$425.82
2.3%
Housing
Item
Napa
National avg.
Difference
Home Price
$476,800.00
$184,700.00
158.1%
Avg. Mortgage Payment
$2,702.60
$1,202.44
124.8%
Apartment Rent
$1,428.00
$949.00
50.5%
Transportation
Item
Napa
National avg.
Difference
Gasoline
$2.93
$2.24
30.3%
Tire Balancing
$60.44
$46.29
30.6%
Utilities
Item
Napa
National avg.
Difference
All Electricity
$230.24
$165.96
38.7%
Phone
$24.33
$28.68
15.2%
Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.
