Emeryville, CA Cost Of Living
Emeryville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In California
In America
What is the cost of living in Emeryville, CA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Emeryville has an overall cost of living index of 149 which is 1.5x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only California, Emeryville has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than California's index of 140.
The standard of living in Emeryville ranks as #5,825 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Emeryville ranks as the #593 most expensive place in the Golden State.
Emeryville Cost Of Living Vs. California
| Living Expense | Emeryville | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 135 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 206 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 142 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
Emeryville, CA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Emeryville | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $538,300 | $538,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $2,497 | $1,586 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $104,063 | $78,672 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.2x | 6.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.29x | 0.24x | 0.2x |
Detailed Emeryville Services Costs Vs. California
| Item | Emeryville | California |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.39 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $13.23 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $19.56 | $14.67 |
Detailed Emeryville Groceries Costs Vs. California
| Item | Emeryville | California |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.73 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.89 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.87 | $2.05 |
Detailed Emeryville Health Costs Vs. California
| Item | Emeryville | California |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $19.39 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $67.86 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $3.07 | $2.34 |
Detailed Emeryville Transportation Costs Vs. California
| Item | Emeryville | California |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.35 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $10.57 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $136.92 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $146.83 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $133.38 | $99.13 |
Detailed Emeryville Utilities Costs Vs. California
| Item | Emeryville | California |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.38 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $62.03 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $269.4 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $187.26 | $175.64 |
Emeryville SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Emeryville
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Emeryville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 422,575 | 157 | 1.1x |
| Berkeley, CA | 123,065 | 194 | 1.3x |
| Richmond, CA | 110,051 | 137 | 0.9x |
| San Mateo, CA | 103,619 | 205 | 1.4x |
| Mountain View, CA | 80,104 | 220 | 1.5x |
| Alameda, CA | 79,827 | 181 | 1.2x |
| South San Francisco, CA | 66,878 | 182 | 1.2x |
| San Bruno, CA | 44,663 | 184 | 1.2x |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 30,117 | 151 | 1.0x |
| El Cerrito, CA | 25,280 | 177 | 1.2x |
