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Cost of living in California summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in California. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in California is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in California is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in California is $395,835.
The median income in California is $119,855.
California's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In California Comparison Table
| Living Expense | California | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 159 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
California, MD Weather
The average high in California is 66.8° and the average low is 48.0°.
There are 74.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | California |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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California Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in California
The current population in California is 13,136. The population has increased 9.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,136 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 13,223 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 13,635 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 14,129 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 14,730 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 14,815 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 14,298 | 6.4% |
| 2017 | 13,440 | 8.5% |
| 2016 | 12,386 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 12,228 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 12,132 | 5.9% |
| 2013 | 11,455 | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 11,055 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 11,996 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 11,970 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in California
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California is:
57.4% White with 7,536 White residents.
22.2% African American with 2,918 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 570 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 70 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 860 Two Or More residents.
9.0% Hispanic with 1,182 Hispanic residents.
| Race | California | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.4% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.2% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in California
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California is 46.8% female with 6,149 female residents.
California is 53.2% male with 6,986 male residents.
| Gender | California | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in California for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in California completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in California completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in California completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in California completed some college.
9.0% of adults in California completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in California completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in California completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in California completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in California completed doctorate degree.
| Education | California | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For California, Maryland
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2.0% of households in California earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in California earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in California earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in California earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.2% of households in California earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.4% of households in California earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.2% of households in California earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in California earn $100,000 to $149,999.
22.9% of households in California earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.0% of households in California earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | California | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.2% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.0% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
