Cost of Living in Hidden Meadows, CA

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79%
Overall NAT. AVG.
13%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
231%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Hidden Meadows California National
Cost of living179140100
Goods & Services113111100
Groceries116112100
Health care105109100
Housing331196100
Transportation127126100
Utilities107127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hidden Meadows is 28% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in Hidden Meadows is 79% higher than the national average
  • Hidden Meadows housing is 231% 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$115,329$9,611$2,691$3,460
      Renters$117,946$9,829$2,752$3,539
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Hidden Meadows, CA, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Hidden Meadows, homeowners have a median income of $115,329. Using that number, a maximum of $2,691 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $117,946, which means there is a maximum of $2,752 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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%

      Goods & Services

      Item Hidden Meadows National avg. Difference
      Haircut $26.92$24.2610.9%
      Beauty Salon $65.77$45.5644.3%
      Toothpaste $3.73$3.700.7%
      Shampoo $1.50$1.2817.1%
      Movie $16.89$12.1339.2%
      Bowling $24.67$18.0037.1%

      Groceries

      Item Hidden Meadows National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.47$5.846.3%
      Fried Chicken $3.05$1.5793.7%
      Milk $4.98$4.676.5%
      Potatoes $4.94$4.930.0%
      Pizza $14.69$12.0921.5%
      Beer $11.25$10.418.1%

      Health Care

      Item Hidden Meadows National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $138.66$125.6810.3%
      Doctor $132.50$135.782.4%
      Dentist $121.37$113.297.1%
      Ibuprofen $12.01$10.6512.7%
      Lipitor $508.17$468.608.4%

      Housing

      Item Hidden Meadows National avg. Difference
      Home Price $614,800.00$184,700.00232.9%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $5,168.91$2,346.69120.3%
      Apartment Rent $3,086.00$949.00225.2%

      Transportation

      Item Hidden Meadows National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $4.68$3.4635.1%
      Tire Balancing $64.40$59.927.5%

      Utilities

      Item Hidden Meadows National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $223.42$193.9915.2%
      Phone $180.31$192.256.2%
      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.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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