| Index | Rail Road Flat | California | National |
| Cost of living | 132 | 141 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Health care | 112 | 116 | 100 |
| Housing | 175 | 197 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 119 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 115 | 120 | 100 |
| Household Items | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 125 | 127 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $76,262 | $6,355 | $1,779 | $2,288 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| California | 7.25% | 10.5% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| California | 1% | 13.3% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Volcano, CA | 46 | 114 | 13.8% |
| West Point, CA | 661 | 101 | 1.0% |
| River Pines, CA | 429 | 106 | 5.7% |
| Murphys, CA | 1,996 | 121 | 21.0% |
| Jackson, CA | 4,963 | 122 | 22.4% |
| Rail Road Flat, CA | 101 | 132 | 32.3% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Northway Village, AK | 101 | 97 | 2.8% |
| Ben Lomond, AR | 101 | 77 | 22.6% |
| Anegam, AZ | 101 | 97 | 3.1% |
| Alleghany, CA | 101 | 114 | 14.2% |
| Bradley, CA | 101 | 126 | 26.1% |
| Rail Road Flat, CA | 101 | 132 | 32.3% |