Cost Of Living in Smith Corner, CA

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15%

Overall NAT. AVG.

10%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

17%

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	Smith Corner	California	National
Cost of living	115	141	100
Groceries	110	111	100
Health care	114	116	100
Housing	117	197	100
Transportation	118	118	100
Utilities	115	119	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	112	120	100
Household Items	108	111	100
Education & Childcare	126	127	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Smith Corner is 18% lower than the California average
The cost of living in Smith Corner is 15% higher than the national average
Smith Corner housing is 17% 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	$97,981	$8,165	$2,286	$2,940

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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Smith Corner, CA	429	115	15.2%

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