Cost of Living in Occidental, CA

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125%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
374%
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 Occidental California National
Cost of living225141100
Groceries111111100
Health care117116100
Housing474197100
Transportation119118100
Utilities121119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment122120100
Household Items112111100
Education & Childcare127127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Occidental is 59% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in Occidental is 125% higher than the national average
  • Occidental housing is 374% 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$0$0$0$0
      Renters$97,767$8,147$2,281$2,933

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

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      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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