Cost Of Living in South Dos Palos, CA

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9%

Overall NAT. AVG.

10%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

5%

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	South Dos Palos	California	National
Cost of living	109	141	100
Groceries	110	111	100
Health care	116	116	100
Housing	95	197	100
Transportation	115	118	100
Utilities	119	119	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	113	120	100
Household Items	107	111	100
Education & Childcare	125	127	100

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Shain Ave

Dos Palos, CA

8896 W M ST

South Dos Palos, CA

9084 O St

South Dos Palos, CA

22146 6th St

Dos Palos, CA

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in South Dos Palos is 23% lower than the California average
The cost of living in South Dos Palos is 9% higher than the national average
South Dos Palos housing is 5% lower 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	$0	$0	$0	$0

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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Volta, CA	136	114	14.3%
El Nido, CA	289	102	1.9%
Dos Palos Y, CA	213	104	4.4%
Firebaugh, CA	8,060	108	7.7%
Mendota, CA	12,436	108	7.8%
South Dos Palos, CA	1,202	109	8.5%

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Carrollton, AL	1,202	86	13.5%
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South Dos Palos, CA	1,202	109	8.5%