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.
An overview of the general cost of living index for Running Springs, CA is displayed above for your reference. Residents in Running Springs, CA enjoy a cost of living index of 111. This index is 20% lower than the California average, and 11% higher than the national average. The following categories are used when determining the cost of living index for any given city: health care (5%), transportation (9%), utilities (10%), groceries (13%), housing (30%), and goods/services (33%). Clearly, housing and goods/services make up the majority of the formula for calculating the cost of living index. Because of this, the general cost of living for any given area can be estimated by looking at the cost of everyday goods in that area. For those living in Running Springs, CA, the average cost of goods and services is 1% lower than it is in California, and it is 8% higher than the national average.
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The cost of living in Running Springs is 20% lower than the California average.
The cost of living in Running Springs is 11% higher than the national average.
The cost of housing in Running Springs is 9% 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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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio
Median Income
Per Year
Per Month
Max Budget (28% DTI)
Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners
$69,660
$5,805
$1,625
$2,090
Renters
$37,414
$3,118
$873
$1,123
The affordability of the housing market in Running Springs, CA as well as the overall cost of living can be indicated accurately by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should ever be used on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Running Springs, CA homeowners, the median income is $69,660. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,625 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $37,414. This indicates that renters should have a maximum of $873 used for their rent related monthly costs.
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%
When you are determining the total cost of living in Running Springs, CA you will want to make sure you consider both the California sales tax and the California income tax rates. Sales tax come in the form of taxes levied on both services and goods that are sold. The sales tax rates are different state to state and range from zero sales tax to higher than 7%. The sales tax in California is 7.25%, with the highest surtax being 10.25%. Tax that is on income by the government is income tax. Different states have different income tax rates and these rates can be higher or lower dependent on the corresponding tax bracket. The state income tax rates are different state to state and range from no income tax to more than 9% income tax. The income tax rates in California have a range from 1% to 13.3%.
Goods & Services
Item
Running Springs
National avg.
Difference
Haircut
$20.43
$16.09
27.0%
Beauty Salon
$60.87
$37.33
63.0%
Toothpaste
$2.55
$2.45
4.2%
Shampoo
$1.29
$1.00
28.9%
Movie
$13.65
$10.28
32.8%
Bowling
$6.68
$4.93
35.5%
Groceries
Item
Running Springs
National avg.
Difference
Ground Beef
$4.49
$3.80
18.0%
Fried Chicken
$1.04
$1.40
25.8%
Milk
$2.23
$2.01
10.9%
Potatoes
$2.77
$3.01
8.1%
Pizza
$10.99
$9.89
11.2%
Beer
$9.88
$8.90
11.0%
Health Care
Item
Running Springs
National avg.
Difference
Optometrist
$101.17
$102.16
1.0%
Doctor
$96.00
$108.36
11.4%
Dentist
$106.60
$92.53
15.2%
Ibuprofen
$12.77
$9.28
37.6%
Lipitor
$409.56
$425.82
3.8%
Housing
Item
Running Springs
National avg.
Difference
Home Price
$188,200.00
$184,700.00
1.9%
Avg. Mortgage Payment
$3,375.06
$1,202.44
180.7%
Apartment Rent
$1,190.00
$949.00
25.4%
Transportation
Item
Running Springs
National avg.
Difference
Gasoline
$3.03
$2.24
34.9%
Tire Balancing
$59.13
$46.29
27.7%
Utilities
Item
Running Springs
National avg.
Difference
All Electricity
$190.81
$165.96
15.0%
Phone
$25.97
$28.68
9.5%
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.
