Cost of Living in Silver Lakes, CA

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21%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
37%
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 Silver Lakes California National
Cost of living121141100
Groceries108111100
Health care111116100
Housing137197100
Transportation117118100
Utilities115119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment118120100
Household Items107111100
Education & Childcare122127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Silver Lakes is 14% lower than the California average
  • The cost of living in Silver Lakes is 21% higher than the national average
  • Silver Lakes housing is 37% 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$114,321$9,527$2,667$3,430
      Renters$107,690$8,974$2,513$3,231
      The affordability of the housing market in Silver Lakes, CA as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted 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 be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Silver Lakes homeowners, the median income is $114,321. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,667 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $107,690. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $2,513 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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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