Desert Edge
unincorporated, Riverside County · 3,778 peopleCost of living grade, homes cost 0.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #271 of 841 in CA
California rankings · Cost of living
Most affordable towns in California
Desert Edge ranks first on cost of living among California’s 846 towns of 2,500+; 7 of the 846 grade A− or better on cost of living nationally.
The Cost of living grade: home values, rent and property-tax bills against the income of the town’s metro area or county, and the share of households paying 30%+ of income for housing (Census ACS). How grades work
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Strathmore
unincorporated, Tulare County · 2,675 peopleCost of living grade, homes cost 4.3 years of area income·Overall D · #586 of 841 in CA
#3North Shore
unincorporated, Riverside County · 3,515 peopleCost of living grade, homes cost 2.3 years of area income·Overall C− · #545 of 841 in CA
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#TownGradeHome price · overall
1Desert Edgeunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,778 peopleA0.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #271 of 841
2Strathmoreunincorporated, Tulare County · 2,675 peopleA4.3 years of area income·Overall D · #586 of 841
3North Shoreunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,515 peopleA2.3 years of area income·Overall C− · #545 of 841
5Lenwoodunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 3,383 peopleA−2.2 years of area income·Overall D · #572 of 841
6Ivanhoeunincorporated, Tulare County · 4,629 peopleA−3.8 years of area income·Overall C+ · #279 of 841
8Meccaunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,184 peopleB+3.7 years of area income·Overall D · #602 of 841
9Pachecounincorporated, Contra Costa County · 4,325 peopleB+2.5 years of area income·Overall A− · #42 of 841
10China Lake Acresunincorporated, Kern County · 2,594 peopleB+2.3 years of area income·Overall C− · #510 of 841
11Wofford Heightsunincorporated, Kern County · 2,656 peopleB+3.2 years of area income·Overall D · #581 of 841
12Oasisunincorporated, Riverside County · 4,051 peopleB0.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #746 of 841
14Homestead Valleyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 2,689 peopleB2.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #727 of 841
15Weedpatchunincorporated, Kern County · 2,685 peopleB2.0 years of area income·Overall D · #659 of 841
16Borrego Springsunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,700 peopleB3.4 years of area income·Overall C− · #450 of 841
17South Taftunincorporated, Kern County · 2,939 peopleB2.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #717 of 841
19Augustunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 8,825 peopleB−3.4 years of area income·Overall D · #633 of 841
20Boronunincorporated, Kern County · 2,698 peopleB−2.3 years of area income·Overall D− · #723 of 841
21Lucerne Valleyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 5,957 peopleB−2.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #764 of 841
22Homelandunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,584 peopleB−6.3 years of area income·Overall D− · #725 of 841
23Lake Isabellaunincorporated, Kern County · 4,059 peopleB−3.1 years of area income·Overall D− · #756 of 841
26Burneyunincorporated, Shasta County · 2,668 peopleB−3.0 years of area income·Overall C− · #520 of 841
28Cutlerunincorporated, Tulare County · 4,361 peopleB−3.8 years of area income·Overall D · #615 of 841
29Garden Acresunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 10,667 peopleB−3.9 years of area income·Overall D · #593 of 841
30Twentynine PalmsSan Bernardino County · 25,939 peopleB−2.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #457 of 841
31Earlimartunincorporated, Tulare County · 7,214 peopleC+3.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #797 of 841
35Lamontunincorporated, Kern County · 13,164 peopleC+3.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #749 of 841
37Morongo Valleyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 4,209 peopleC+3.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #814 of 841
38Joshua Treeunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 6,234 peopleC+3.9 years of area income·Overall D · #617 of 841
40Mojaveunincorporated, Kern County · 5,173 peopleC+3.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #833 of 841
41Thousand Palmsunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,720 peopleC+4.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #536 of 841
42Eastonunincorporated, Fresno County · 2,722 peopleC+4.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #507 of 841
43Thermalitounincorporated, Butte County · 6,720 peopleC+3.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #812 of 841
44Mountain View Acresunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 3,512 peopleC+4.1 years of area income·Overall D− · #718 of 841
46Pollock Pinesunincorporated, El Dorado County · 6,212 peopleC+4.0 years of area income·Overall C− · #455 of 841
47Bayviewunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 2,751 peopleC+4.8 years of area income·Overall B− · #232 of 841
48East Portervilleunincorporated, Tulare County · 5,066 peopleC+3.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #811 of 841
49Lemon Hillunincorporated, Sacramento County · 15,312 peopleC+3.6 years of area income·Overall C− · #513 of 841
51Orosiunincorporated, Tulare County · 8,966 peopleC+4.3 years of area income·Overall D− · #704 of 841
54Rollingwoodunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,627 peopleC+4.4 years of area income·Overall C · #446 of 841
56Espartounincorporated, Yolo County · 3,713 peopleC+4.8 years of area income·Overall C− · #462 of 841
58Empireunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 3,429 peopleC+4.1 years of area income·Overall D− · #806 of 841
59Squaw Valleyunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,361 peopleC+5.2 years of area income·Overall D · #592 of 841
60Hayforkunincorporated, Trinity County · 2,537 peopleC2.8 years of area income·Overall D · #550 of 841
61Kennedyunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 2,576 peopleC3.8 years of area income·Overall D · #600 of 841
62Fruitridge Pocketunincorporated, Sacramento County · 6,095 peopleC3.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #482 of 841
63Green Acresunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,382 peopleC3.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #705 of 841
65Bystromunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 4,143 peopleC3.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #778 of 841
66Shingle Springsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 3,801 peopleC6.8 years of area income·Overall A · #7 of 841
68Val Verdeunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 3,291 peopleC5.9 years of area income·Overall B · #159 of 841
69Ford Cityunincorporated, Kern County · 4,162 peopleC3.0 years of area income·Overall D− · #831 of 841
74Parkwayunincorporated, Sacramento County · 15,397 peopleC3.9 years of area income·Overall C− · #479 of 841
75Lake Los Angelesunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 13,051 peopleC3.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #828 of 841
76Stanford College campusunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 18,662 peopleC19.9 years of area income·Overall A+
77Dixon Lane-MeadowCreekunincorporated, Inyo County · 3,071 peopleC2.7 years of area income·Overall C · #392 of 841
79Meadowbrookunincorporated, Riverside County · 2,627 peopleC3.0 years of area income·Overall D · #663 of 841
80Lockefordunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,838 peopleC5.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #319 of 841
82Potomac Parkunincorporated, Kern County · 10,138 peopleC3.1 years of area income·Overall D− · #773 of 841
83Mayfairunincorporated, Fresno County · 5,044 peopleC3.8 years of area income·Overall D · #685 of 841
84Planadaunincorporated, Merced County · 3,506 peopleC4.5 years of area income·Overall D · #656 of 841
85Bret Harteunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 4,757 peopleC4.1 years of area income·Overall D− · #770 of 841
86East Bakersfieldunincorporated, Kern County · 11,062 peopleC3.0 years of area income·Overall D− · #775 of 841
87Bay Pointunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 24,231 peopleC3.9 years of area income·Overall C · #420 of 841
89Arbuckleunincorporated, Colusa County · 3,093 peopleC5.6 years of area income·Overall C− · #502 of 841
90Goshenunincorporated, Tulare County · 5,136 peopleC4.1 years of area income·Overall D · #648 of 841
91Pixleyunincorporated, Tulare County · 3,742 peopleC3.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #715 of 841
92North Highlandsunincorporated, Sacramento County · 47,957 peopleC3.8 years of area income·Overall C · #442 of 841
93Colliervilleunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 2,546 peopleC7.7 years of area income·Overall C · #422 of 841
94Crestunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,775 peopleC6.8 years of area income·Overall C · #402 of 841
95Jamestownunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 3,265 peopleC5.1 years of area income·Overall C− · #488 of 841
96Florinunincorporated, Sacramento County · 50,211 peopleC4.3 years of area income·Overall C+ · #328 of 841
98Tiptonunincorporated, Tulare County · 2,851 peopleC3.7 years of area income·Overall D · #698 of 841
99West Modestounincorporated, Stanislaus County · 5,978 peopleC3.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #762 of 841
100Campounincorporated, San Diego County · 2,729 peopleC4.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #790 of 841
102Silver Lakesunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 6,977 peopleC4.3 years of area income·Overall C− · #451 of 841
105Rexland Acresunincorporated, Kern County · 2,760 peopleC2.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #772 of 841
106Garnetunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,382 peopleC3.0 years of area income·Overall D · #626 of 841
108Cherry Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 6,668 peopleC4.6 years of area income·Overall C− · #501 of 841
110Good Hopeunincorporated, Riverside County · 8,816 peopleC4.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #815 of 841
113Cottonwoodunincorporated, Kern County · 3,107 peopleC4.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #805 of 841
114Coronitaunincorporated, Riverside County · 2,763 peopleC6.7 years of area income·Overall B+ · #71 of 841
116Lucerneunincorporated, Lake County · 3,435 peopleC3.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #829 of 841
120Valle Vistaunincorporated, Riverside County · 18,602 peopleC−3.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #786 of 841
121Quartz Hillunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,510 peopleC−5.1 years of area income·Overall D · #559 of 841
122Foothill Farmsunincorporated, Sacramento County · 36,435 peopleC−4.3 years of area income·Overall C− · #472 of 841
123Elvertaunincorporated, Sacramento County · 4,769 peopleC−5.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #463 of 841
124Palermounincorporated, Butte County · 5,266 peopleC−3.5 years of area income·Overall D− · #840 of 841
126Sutterunincorporated, Sutter County · 2,532 peopleC−5.3 years of area income·Overall C · #396 of 841
127East Sonoraunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 2,651 peopleC−4.3 years of area income·Overall C · #409 of 841
129Cottonwoodunincorporated, Shasta County · 7,408 peopleC−5.0 years of area income·Overall C · #429 of 841
130Weavervilleunincorporated, Trinity County · 4,018 peopleC−5.4 years of area income·Overall C · #430 of 841
131Lindaunincorporated, Yuba County · 23,871 peopleC−4.8 years of area income·Overall D · #651 of 841
132La Habra HeightsLos Angeles County · 5,327 peopleC−14.4 years of area income·Overall A− · #41 of 841
133Eucalyptus Hillsunincorporated, San Diego County · 5,840 peopleC−8.1 years of area income·Overall B− · #194 of 841
134Yucca ValleySan Bernardino County · 21,887 peopleC−3.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #754 of 841
135Angwinunincorporated, Napa County · 2,931 peopleC−8.3 years of area income·Overall C · #367 of 841
137Greenfieldunincorporated, Kern County · 3,939 peopleC−3.5 years of area income·Overall D · #630 of 841
138Coarsegoldunincorporated, Madera County · 3,967 peopleC−5.6 years of area income·Overall D · #606 of 841
140East Richmond Heightsunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,109 peopleC−6.7 years of area income·Overall B · #143 of 841
141South Orovilleunincorporated, Butte County · 2,846 peopleC−3.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #809 of 841
142Vine Hillunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,540 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall B+ · #116 of 841
146Pine Groveunincorporated, Amador County · 3,040 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall C− · #511 of 841
148Old Stineunincorporated, Kern County · 3,760 peopleC−3.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #816 of 841
150Phelanunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 18,496 peopleC−5.2 years of area income·Overall D− · #710 of 841
151Riverdaleunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,653 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall D · #557 of 841
152Oroville Eastunincorporated, Butte County · 7,504 peopleC−6.0 years of area income·Overall D− · #745 of 841
154Apple ValleySan Bernardino County · 75,247 peopleC−4.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #721 of 841
156Diamond Springsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 10,927 peopleC−4.5 years of area income·Overall C · #362 of 841
157North Forkunincorporated, Madera County · 2,999 peopleC−5.2 years of area income·Overall D · #672 of 841
162Sun Villageunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,036 peopleC−4.0 years of area income·Overall D− · #822 of 841
164East Nilesunincorporated, Kern County · 28,532 peopleC−3.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #813 of 841
166Rio Lindaunincorporated, Sacramento County · 16,335 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall C · #335 of 841
167La Crestaunincorporated, Kern County · 8,389 peopleC−3.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #733 of 841
168Alum Rockunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 10,440 peopleC−5.6 years of area income·Overall C · #337 of 841
170Oildaleunincorporated, Kern County · 34,687 peopleC−3.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #736 of 841
175Marin Cityunincorporated, Marin County · 3,195 peopleC−8.4 years of area income·Overall B− · #238 of 841
177Aromasunincorporated, Monterey County · 3,245 peopleC−9.8 years of area income·Overall C · #333 of 841
179La Rivieraunincorporated, Sacramento County · 11,492 peopleC−4.8 years of area income·Overall B+ · #111 of 841
181San Miguelunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,967 peopleC−12.1 years of area income·Overall A · #1 of 841
182San BernardinoSan Bernardino County · 222,044 peopleC−5.5 years of area income·Overall D− · #766 of 841
184Armonaunincorporated, Kings County · 3,890 peopleC−4.4 years of area income·Overall D · #623 of 841
186HesperiaSan Bernardino County · 102,605 peopleC−5.2 years of area income·Overall D− · #740 of 841
188Oceanounincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 7,128 peopleC−7.0 years of area income·Overall C · #438 of 841
189French Campunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,264 peopleC−5.6 years of area income·Overall C · #439 of 841
190Desert Hot SpringsRiverside County · 34,009 peopleC−4.2 years of area income·Overall D− · #739 of 841
191Crestlineunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,835 peopleC−4.0 years of area income·Overall C− · #474 of 841
192Muscoyunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 12,025 peopleC−5.1 years of area income·Overall D · #661 of 841
195Sageunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,781 peopleC−6.3 years of area income·Overall D · #583 of 841
196Cherrylandunincorporated, Alameda County · 14,143 peopleC−4.9 years of area income·Overall C− · #506 of 841
197Wintonunincorporated, Merced County · 11,797 peopleC−5.5 years of area income·Overall D · #664 of 841
198Auberryunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,240 peopleC−5.2 years of area income·Overall D · #579 of 841
199Happy Valleyunincorporated, Shasta County · 5,944 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall D · #701 of 841
200East Hemetunincorporated, Riverside County · 20,257 peopleC−4.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #747 of 841
201Tarpey Villageunincorporated, Fresno County · 3,106 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #329 of 841
202Desert View Highlandsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 2,613 peopleC−3.8 years of area income·Overall D · #552 of 841
203Nuevounincorporated, Riverside County · 6,803 peopleC−6.4 years of area income·Overall D · #645 of 841
205Tara Hillsunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 4,840 peopleC−4.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #295 of 841
206Keyesunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 5,577 peopleC−5.3 years of area income·Overall D · #670 of 841
207West Bishopunincorporated, Inyo County · 2,551 peopleC−8.3 years of area income·Overall C+ · #281 of 841
208Freedomunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,172 peopleC−6.8 years of area income·Overall C · #347 of 841
209Durhamunincorporated, Butte County · 5,340 peopleC−8.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #252 of 841
210South Monrovia Islandunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 6,830 peopleC−7.1 years of area income·Overall B− · #203 of 841
211University of California-Santa Barbara College campusunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 12,121 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall A−
212VictorvilleSan Bernardino County · 141,395 peopleC−4.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #789 of 841
213Clearlake Rivieraunincorporated, Lake County · 4,122 peopleC−5.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #741 of 841
215Benton Parkunincorporated, Kern County · 5,707 peopleC−3.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #798 of 841
216Citrus HeightsSacramento County · 86,348 peopleC−4.8 years of area income·Overall C · #407 of 841
218Mentoneunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,514 peopleC−5.7 years of area income·Overall C+ · #287 of 841
219Bostoniaunincorporated, San Diego County · 16,765 peopleC−4.6 years of area income·Overall C · #399 of 841
220Wiltonunincorporated, Sacramento County · 6,433 peopleC−9.7 years of area income·Overall B− · #207 of 841
222Salton Cityunincorporated, Imperial County · 5,988 peopleC−3.5 years of area income·Overall D− · #836 of 841
223Olivehurstunincorporated, Yuba County · 18,444 peopleC−5.7 years of area income·Overall D · #629 of 841
225Rancho Murietaunincorporated, Sacramento County · 5,875 peopleC−7.4 years of area income·Overall B · #146 of 841
226Hillcrestunincorporated, Kern County · 10,511 peopleC−3.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #810 of 841
227Magaliaunincorporated, Butte County · 7,389 peopleC−3.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #779 of 841
229Rodeounincorporated, Contra Costa County · 8,976 peopleC−4.8 years of area income·Overall C− · #480 of 841
230Rosemontunincorporated, Sacramento County · 23,766 peopleC−4.7 years of area income·Overall B− · #231 of 841
232Bloomingtonunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 25,698 peopleC−6.3 years of area income·Overall D · #628 of 841
233Parksdaleunincorporated, Madera County · 2,885 peopleC−3.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #817 of 841
236El Sobranteunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 16,294 peopleC−4.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #304 of 841
237San Lorenzounincorporated, Alameda County · 29,171 peopleC−5.9 years of area income·Overall B− · #239 of 841
239Mission Hillsunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 3,859 peopleC−5.0 years of area income·Overall C · #334 of 841
240Denairunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 4,914 peopleC−6.8 years of area income·Overall D · #649 of 841
241Day Valleyunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,579 peopleC−11.5 years of area income·Overall C · #340 of 841
243Kelly Ridgeunincorporated, Butte County · 2,825 peopleC−4.1 years of area income·Overall D− · #761 of 841
244Matherunincorporated, Sacramento County · 4,520 peopleC−5.8 years of area income·Overall B+ · #95 of 841
245Bonadelle Ranchosunincorporated, Madera County · 5,465 peopleC−6.5 years of area income·Overall C+ · #274 of 841
246Buckhornunincorporated, Amador County · 3,504 peopleC−4.1 years of area income·Overall D · #578 of 841
248Kings Beachunincorporated, Placer County · 2,736 peopleC−8.7 years of area income·Overall C · #386 of 841
249Mead Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 19,286 peopleD5.0 years of area income·Overall D · #650 of 841
250Harbison Canyonunincorporated, San Diego County · 4,328 peopleD6.5 years of area income·Overall C− · #503 of 841
256Ashlandunincorporated, Alameda County · 22,210 peopleD5.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #500 of 841
257Running Springsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 4,917 peopleD3.8 years of area income·Overall C− · #529 of 841
263Old Fig Gardenunincorporated, Fresno County · 5,503 peopleD6.9 years of area income·Overall C · #417 of 841
265Kelseyvilleunincorporated, Lake County · 4,011 peopleD5.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #838 of 841
266San Andreasunincorporated, Calaveras County · 2,979 peopleD4.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #792 of 841
267Madera Acresunincorporated, Madera County · 9,846 peopleD4.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #801 of 841
270North Richmondunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,855 peopleD4.6 years of area income·Overall C− · #464 of 841
271Piñon Hillsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 7,065 peopleD5.1 years of area income·Overall D− · #839 of 841
272Walnut Parkunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 14,958 peopleD6.1 years of area income·Overall C− · #548 of 841
275Country Clubunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 10,161 peopleD4.1 years of area income·Overall D · #620 of 841
276Amestiunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 2,818 peopleD7.9 years of area income·Overall D · #654 of 841
278Phoenix Lakeunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 4,794 peopleD6.3 years of area income·Overall C− · #534 of 841
282Lexington Hillsunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 2,692 peopleD8.0 years of area income·Overall A− · #25 of 841
283Hilmar-Irwinunincorporated, Merced County · 6,132 peopleD6.9 years of area income·Overall D · #587 of 841
284Madera Ranchosunincorporated, Madera County · 3,037 peopleD6.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #262 of 841
285Auburn Lake Trailsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 3,284 peopleD5.8 years of area income·Overall C · #400 of 841
286Florence-Grahamunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 60,690 peopleD6.2 years of area income·Overall D · #622 of 841
287Arden-Arcadeunincorporated, Sacramento County · 94,994 peopleD5.8 years of area income·Overall C · #406 of 841
289Brooktrailsunincorporated, Mendocino County · 4,398 peopleD5.5 years of area income·Overall D · #655 of 841
291South San Jose Hillsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 16,911 peopleD5.7 years of area income·Overall C · #401 of 841
294East Los Angelesunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 111,647 peopleD7.0 years of area income·Overall D · #574 of 841
295Rancho CordovaSacramento County · 87,554 peopleD5.4 years of area income·Overall C+ · #314 of 841
296Hawaiian GardensLos Angeles County · 13,373 peopleD6.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #490 of 841
297Oak Hillsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,013 peopleD5.9 years of area income·Overall D · #646 of 841
299Delhiunincorporated, Merced County · 11,009 peopleD6.3 years of area income·Overall D · #608 of 841
300Dogtownunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,094 peopleD7.3 years of area income·Overall C− · #473 of 841
302Golden Hillsunincorporated, Kern County · 9,891 peopleD5.8 years of area income·Overall D · #688 of 841
303Gold Riverunincorporated, Sacramento County · 7,924 peopleD7.5 years of area income·Overall A− · #61 of 841
305Camino Tassajaraunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 5,831 peopleD14.7 years of area income·Overall A · #9 of 841
306Carmichaelunincorporated, Sacramento County · 76,948 peopleD5.7 years of area income·Overall C+ · #244 of 841
307Huntington ParkLos Angeles County · 51,544 peopleD7.0 years of area income·Overall D− · #738 of 841
308Valindaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 20,962 peopleD8.0 years of area income·Overall B− · #229 of 841
310Wrightwoodunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 5,067 peopleD4.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #459 of 841
311Lincoln Villageunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 4,241 peopleD4.4 years of area income·Overall C · #426 of 841
317Willowbrookunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 21,681 peopleD6.8 years of area income·Overall D · #627 of 841
319Meadow Vistaunincorporated, Placer County · 3,162 peopleD6.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #177 of 841
321Burbankunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 5,333 peopleD6.8 years of area income·Overall A− · #66 of 841
322Franklinunincorporated, Merced County · 7,392 peopleD4.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #825 of 841
323Antelopeunincorporated, Sacramento County · 48,301 peopleD5.0 years of area income·Overall B− · #186 of 841
324South Lake TahoeEl Dorado County · 21,115 peopleD6.8 years of area income·Overall C− · #484 of 841
325Orangevaleunincorporated, Sacramento County · 35,958 peopleD5.7 years of area income·Overall C+ · #245 of 841
326Agua Dulceunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 2,828 peopleD10.2 years of area income·Overall C+ · #310 of 841
328El Riounincorporated, Ventura County · 6,368 peopleD5.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #765 of 841
330Crockettunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,372 peopleD4.8 years of area income·Overall C · #389 of 841
334Lake Nacimientounincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 3,339 peopleD5.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #499 of 841
338West Whittier-Los Nietosunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 25,615 peopleD6.7 years of area income·Overall C+ · #297 of 841
339Home Gardensunincorporated, Riverside County · 10,506 peopleD6.0 years of area income·Overall C · #332 of 841
340Forestvilleunincorporated, Sonoma County · 3,717 peopleD5.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #268 of 841
342Lakesideunincorporated, San Diego County · 22,447 peopleD7.6 years of area income·Overall C · #416 of 841
343East Rancho Dominguezunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 14,603 peopleD6.0 years of area income·Overall D · #591 of 841
345La Presaunincorporated, San Diego County · 34,962 peopleD5.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #283 of 841
347McSwainunincorporated, Merced County · 5,783 peopleD10.5 years of area income·Overall C− · #492 of 841
348Santa MariaSanta Barbara County · 111,390 peopleD6.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #781 of 841
350Big Bear LakeSan Bernardino County · 5,018 peopleD6.0 years of area income·Overall C · #436 of 841
351Heberunincorporated, Imperial County · 7,312 peopleD6.9 years of area income·Overall D− · #729 of 841
352San Martinunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 6,954 peopleD9.8 years of area income·Overall B− · #188 of 841
353Idyllwild-Pine Coveunincorporated, Riverside County · 3,957 peopleD5.9 years of area income·Overall D · #589 of 841
354Bayviewunincorporated, Humboldt County · 2,803 peopleD6.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #784 of 841
355Boulder Creekunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 4,632 peopleD6.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #251 of 841
356Palo Cedrounincorporated, Shasta County · 3,685 peopleD7.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #225 of 841
357Oakhurstunincorporated, Madera County · 6,091 peopleD5.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #755 of 841
362Lakeland Villageunincorporated, Riverside County · 12,236 peopleD5.2 years of area income·Overall D · #624 of 841
363Moss Beachunincorporated, San Mateo County · 2,683 peopleD11.1 years of area income·Overall B · #150 of 841
364Winter Gardensunincorporated, San Diego County · 22,131 peopleD5.7 years of area income·Overall C · #382 of 841
367Sunnysideunincorporated, Fresno County · 4,639 peopleD7.2 years of area income·Overall C+ · #325 of 841
368Mira Monteunincorporated, Ventura County · 6,888 peopleD2.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #540 of 841
372West Rancho Dominguezunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 23,300 peopleD6.4 years of area income·Overall D · #576 of 841
373Greenacresunincorporated, Kern County · 4,906 peopleD5.0 years of area income·Overall C · #370 of 841
376East Quincyunincorporated, Plumas County · 2,723 peopleD4.9 years of area income·Overall C · #445 of 841
377Yosemite Lakesunincorporated, Madera County · 5,288 peopleD5.0 years of area income·Overall D · #590 of 841
378Lennoxunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 19,449 peopleD7.4 years of area income·Overall D · #677 of 841
380Castrovilleunincorporated, Monterey County · 6,720 peopleD7.0 years of area income·Overall D · #699 of 841
383East Whittierunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 9,990 peopleD8.7 years of area income·Overall B+ · #90 of 841
385Westmontunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 34,123 peopleD7.2 years of area income·Overall D− · #707 of 841
386Guernevilleunincorporated, Sonoma County · 4,100 peopleD4.9 years of area income·Overall C · #419 of 841
389Broadmoorunincorporated, San Mateo County · 4,586 peopleD9.2 years of area income·Overall B+ · #114 of 841
390Lake Shastinaunincorporated, Siskiyou County · 3,001 peopleD6.1 years of area income·Overall C · #412 of 841
393Fair Oaksunincorporated, Sacramento County · 32,799 peopleD6.3 years of area income·Overall B · #133 of 841
394Aptosunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 6,404 peopleD11.9 years of area income·Overall C+ · #260 of 841
398Woodcrestunincorporated, Riverside County · 17,368 peopleD8.8 years of area income·Overall C+ · #322 of 841
399Fallbrookunincorporated, San Diego County · 32,112 peopleD8.2 years of area income·Overall C · #368 of 841
400South El MonteLos Angeles County · 18,963 peopleD7.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #751 of 841
402San Miguelunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 3,227 peopleD5.5 years of area income·Overall D · #632 of 841
403Vincentunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 15,340 peopleD6.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #298 of 841
404Montaraunincorporated, San Mateo County · 2,917 peopleD10.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #311 of 841
405Woodbridgeunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 4,144 peopleD6.4 years of area income·Overall C · #390 of 841
407Winchesterunincorporated, Riverside County · 4,555 peopleD7.3 years of area income·Overall D · #682 of 841
411Cuttenunincorporated, Humboldt County · 3,550 peopleD7.7 years of area income·Overall B · #128 of 841
412Ramonaunincorporated, San Diego County · 22,634 peopleD7.6 years of area income·Overall C · #364 of 841
416North Auburnunincorporated, Placer County · 13,480 peopleD5.5 years of area income·Overall B− · #212 of 841
417Kensingtonunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 5,179 peopleD11.0 years of area income·Overall B− · #174 of 841
419West Athensunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 8,726 peopleD7.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #523 of 841
420Interlakenunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 8,068 peopleD7.5 years of area income·Overall D · #625 of 841
425Frazier Parkunincorporated, Kern County · 2,681 peopleD4.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #834 of 841
427Big Bear Cityunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 11,431 peopleD4.3 years of area income·Overall D · #601 of 841
429Cameron Parkunincorporated, El Dorado County · 18,315 peopleD6.9 years of area income·Overall B+ · #70 of 841
431Mono Vistaunincorporated, Tuolumne County · 3,675 peopleD5.5 years of area income·Overall D · #570 of 841
432Pajarounincorporated, Monterey County · 2,899 peopleD7.7 years of area income·Overall D− · #820 of 841
434Prunedaleunincorporated, Monterey County · 19,723 peopleD8.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #722 of 841
435Feltonunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 4,093 peopleD7.3 years of area income·Overall B · #132 of 841
438Stallion Springsunincorporated, Kern County · 2,937 peopleD6.2 years of area income·Overall C · #427 of 841
439Emerald Lake Hillsunincorporated, San Mateo County · 4,235 peopleD21.4 years of area income·Overall A− · #63 of 841
445West Puente Valleyunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 22,495 peopleD7.8 years of area income·Overall C · #393 of 841
448Vandenberg Villageunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 6,776 peopleD6.5 years of area income·Overall C · #384 of 841
449Bella Vistaunincorporated, Shasta County · 4,511 peopleD5.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #531 of 841
450Spring Valley Lakeunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 9,483 peopleD5.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #546 of 841
452Marina del Reyunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 9,176 peopleD14.4 years of area income·Overall B · #135 of 841
453Bermuda Dunesunincorporated, Riverside County · 7,971 peopleD6.7 years of area income·Overall C · #433 of 841
454Fairviewunincorporated, Alameda County · 10,745 peopleD7.1 years of area income·Overall C+ · #289 of 841
458Midway Cityunincorporated, Orange County · 7,999 peopleD8.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #481 of 841
462Ridgemarkunincorporated, San Benito County · 3,403 peopleD5.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #465 of 841
466Vineyardunincorporated, Sacramento County · 43,751 peopleD6.1 years of area income·Overall C+ · #241 of 841
467Rosamondunincorporated, Kern County · 21,473 peopleD5.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #827 of 841
472Grand TerraceSan Bernardino County · 12,936 peopleD6.5 years of area income·Overall C− · #518 of 841
473Saranapunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 5,662 peopleD10.7 years of area income·Overall A · #13 of 841
474Bear Valley Springsunincorporated, Kern County · 5,912 peopleD7.1 years of area income·Overall C− · #489 of 841
476California Polytechnic State University College campusunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 7,915 peopleD5.8 years of area income·Overall C+
478Casa de Oro-Mount Helixunincorporated, San Diego County · 19,765 peopleD9.0 years of area income·Overall B · #157 of 841
480Charter Oakunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 9,442 peopleD6.3 years of area income·Overall B− · #215 of 841
483Nipomounincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 17,516 peopleD9.7 years of area income·Overall B− · #193 of 841
485West Carsonunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 22,143 peopleD7.2 years of area income·Overall C+ · #292 of 841
488Orcuttunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 31,454 peopleD6.4 years of area income·Overall B− · #187 of 841
489Myrtletownunincorporated, Humboldt County · 5,322 peopleD7.4 years of area income·Overall D · #660 of 841
490Avocado Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 12,593 peopleD8.6 years of area income·Overall C · #366 of 841
492Kentfieldunincorporated, Marin County · 6,900 peopleD20.9 years of area income·Overall A · #14 of 841
493East Foothillsunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 7,139 peopleD8.3 years of area income·Overall C+ · #253 of 841
498Cambrian Parkunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 3,494 peopleD−12.3 years of area income·Overall A− · #30 of 841
501Meiners Oaksunincorporated, Ventura County · 3,934 peopleD−6.6 years of area income·Overall C− · #495 of 841
504Lake Californiaunincorporated, Tehama County · 3,808 peopleD−5.5 years of area income·Overall D · #562 of 841
506El Cerritounincorporated, Riverside County · 5,325 peopleD−7.0 years of area income·Overall C+ · #248 of 841
511Contra Costa Centreunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 6,893 peopleD−5.4 years of area income·Overall B · #118 of 841
517South Whittierunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 55,650 peopleD−7.4 years of area income·Overall C+ · #267 of 841
518Reliez Valleyunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 3,173 peopleD−12.8 years of area income·Overall B+ · #92 of 841
519Bonny Doonunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,149 peopleD−10.8 years of area income·Overall C+ · #302 of 841
520Rancho Calaverasunincorporated, Calaveras County · 7,131 peopleD−5.6 years of area income·Overall D− · #800 of 841
521Pleasant HillContra Costa County · 34,017 peopleD−7.2 years of area income·Overall C+ · #300 of 841
522Bonitaunincorporated, San Diego County · 12,652 peopleD−10.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #176 of 841
523Mountain ViewSanta Clara County · 85,438 peopleD−11.9 years of area income·Overall B+ · #113 of 841
525Boyes Hot Springsunincorporated, Sonoma County · 7,247 peopleD−7.5 years of area income·Overall C · #371 of 841
526Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Calienteunincorporated, Sonoma County · 3,347 peopleD−7.9 years of area income·Overall C− · #527 of 841
528Imperial BeachSan Diego County · 25,206 peopleD−7.8 years of area income·Overall C− · #467 of 841
529Soquelunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 10,679 peopleD−12.2 years of area income·Overall B · #161 of 841
532AtascaderoSan Luis Obispo County · 29,464 peopleD−8.0 years of area income·Overall C+ · #278 of 841
535El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)San Luis Obispo County · 31,626 peopleD−7.9 years of area income·Overall C− · #533 of 841
536Highgroveunincorporated, Riverside County · 8,366 peopleD−7.0 years of area income·Overall C · #351 of 841
538Castro Valleyunincorporated, Alameda County · 65,001 peopleD−8.0 years of area income·Overall A− · #51 of 841
540North Fair Oaksunincorporated, San Mateo County · 13,100 peopleD−9.4 years of area income·Overall C+ · #284 of 841
541Granite Hillsunincorporated, San Diego County · 3,795 peopleD−9.2 years of area income·Overall D · #554 of 841
542Valley Centerunincorporated, San Diego County · 11,119 peopleD−8.7 years of area income·Overall C− · #526 of 841
544Citrusunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 10,904 peopleD−6.6 years of area income·Overall C− · #483 of 841
549Lake Arrowheadunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 10,639 peopleD−5.9 years of area income·Overall D · #558 of 841
550Spring Valleyunincorporated, San Diego County · 31,969 peopleD−7.3 years of area income·Overall C · #348 of 841
552Morro BaySan Luis Obispo County · 10,613 peopleD−9.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #200 of 841
555Casa Conejounincorporated, Ventura County · 2,671 peopleD−8.1 years of area income·Overall B · #126 of 841
556Larkfield-Wikiupunincorporated, Sonoma County · 8,765 peopleD−6.7 years of area income·Overall C · #353 of 841
558Walnut CreekContra Costa County · 70,012 peopleD−7.3 years of area income·Overall B− · #223 of 841
560Pine Mountain Clubunincorporated, Kern County · 2,838 peopleD−5.4 years of area income·Overall D− · #830 of 841
567Los Ososunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 14,166 peopleD−8.9 years of area income·Overall B+ · #115 of 841
572Grover BeachSan Luis Obispo County · 12,456 peopleD−7.9 years of area income·Overall C · #355 of 841
573Moradaunincorporated, San Joaquin County · 3,383 peopleD−8.0 years of area income·Overall C− · #547 of 841
577Alondra Parkunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 8,373 peopleD−8.9 years of area income·Overall C · #395 of 841
585Santa Fe SpringsLos Angeles County · 18,793 peopleD−8.1 years of area income·Overall D · #596 of 841
586Loyolaunincorporated, Santa Clara County · 3,430 peopleD−12.3 years of area income·Overall B+ · #78 of 841
587Ben Lomondunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 6,858 peopleD−8.3 years of area income·Overall B− · #201 of 841
589San FranciscoSan Francisco County · 826,079 peopleD−10.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #308 of 841
591Loma LindaSan Bernardino County · 25,221 peopleD−7.1 years of area income·Overall B− · #234 of 841
595Alta Sierraunincorporated, Nevada County · 7,361 peopleD−6.3 years of area income·Overall C · #444 of 841
597Lake Mathewsunincorporated, Riverside County · 6,527 peopleD−8.5 years of area income·Overall C− · #471 of 841
601Lucas Valley-Marinwoodunincorporated, Marin County · 6,473 peopleD−10.6 years of area income·Overall A− · #27 of 841
603Desert Palmsunincorporated, Riverside County · 6,579 peopleD−6.3 years of area income·Overall D · #667 of 841
604San Antonio Heightsunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 3,458 peopleD−12.0 years of area income·Overall B− · #217 of 841
605South San FranciscoSan Mateo County · 64,941 peopleD−8.9 years of area income·Overall B− · #204 of 841
619Hacienda Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 54,291 peopleD−9.8 years of area income·Overall B− · #216 of 841
621Copperopolisunincorporated, Calaveras County · 4,285 peopleD−6.7 years of area income·Overall D · #675 of 841
622Alpineunincorporated, San Diego County · 15,180 peopleD−9.0 years of area income·Overall C · #345 of 841
624Discovery Bayunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 14,911 peopleD−5.7 years of area income·Overall C · #394 of 841
628Oak Viewunincorporated, Ventura County · 6,141 peopleD−8.1 years of area income·Overall C+ · #259 of 841
629El Sobranteunincorporated, Riverside County · 13,129 peopleD−9.3 years of area income·Overall C+ · #296 of 841
630Las Lomasunincorporated, Monterey County · 3,355 peopleD−7.1 years of area income·Overall D · #691 of 841
633South San Gabrielunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 7,923 peopleD−7.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #452 of 841
635Pine Hillsunincorporated, Humboldt County · 2,875 peopleD−8.0 years of area income·Overall D · #665 of 841
637North Lakeportunincorporated, Lake County · 2,995 peopleD−6.8 years of area income·Overall D− · #791 of 841
638McKinleyvilleunincorporated, Humboldt County · 17,113 peopleD−7.8 years of area income·Overall C− · #538 of 841
640San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo County · 50,636 peopleD−11.1 years of area income·Overall C+ · #290 of 841
643Rosedaleunincorporated, Kern County · 18,877 peopleD−8.7 years of area income·Overall C+ · #301 of 841
644El Dorado Hillsunincorporated, El Dorado County · 51,026 peopleD−9.3 years of area income·Overall A− · #48 of 841
645Castaicunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 17,999 peopleD−8.3 years of area income·Overall B− · #196 of 841
648Coto de Cazaunincorporated, Orange County · 15,190 peopleD−20.6 years of area income·Overall B+ · #75 of 841
655View Park-Windsor Hillsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,230 peopleD−12.3 years of area income·Overall C · #349 of 841
656Las Floresunincorporated, Orange County · 5,513 peopleD−11.7 years of area income·Overall B+ · #97 of 841
661Arroyo GrandeSan Luis Obispo County · 18,123 peopleD−10.6 years of area income·Overall B · #149 of 841
662Scotts ValleySanta Cruz County · 11,652 peopleD−11.1 years of area income·Overall B+ · #104 of 841
664Carmel Valley Villageunincorporated, Monterey County · 4,785 peopleD−13.1 years of area income·Overall C+ · #324 of 841
665Salidaunincorporated, Stanislaus County · 13,900 peopleD−5.9 years of area income·Overall C− · #453 of 841
666Rossmoorunincorporated, Orange County · 11,532 peopleD−14.7 years of area income·Overall A− · #39 of 841
669Lake San Marcosunincorporated, San Diego County · 4,693 peopleD−8.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #184 of 841
670Humboldt Hillunincorporated, Humboldt County · 3,551 peopleD−6.6 years of area income·Overall D · #657 of 841
671Harmony Groveunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,585 peopleD−11.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #276 of 841
672Granite Bayunincorporated, Placer County · 21,673 peopleD−11.9 years of area income·Overall A− · #52 of 841
673Del Monte Forestunincorporated, Monterey County · 3,613 peopleD−30.9 years of area income·Overall B+ · #93 of 841
674El Granadaunincorporated, San Mateo County · 5,232 peopleD−10.5 years of area income·Overall B− · #192 of 841
676La Cañada FlintridgeLos Angeles County · 19,480 peopleD−25.7 years of area income·Overall A− · #64 of 841
678French Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 45,269 peopleD−7.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #198 of 841
679Fort Irwinunincorporated, San Bernardino County · 8,419 peopleD−better than 2% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #363 of 841
681Mayflower Villageunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 4,950 peopleD−9.3 years of area income·Overall B− · #168 of 841
686Tamalpais-Homestead Valleyunincorporated, Marin County · 12,085 peopleD−13.7 years of area income·Overall A · #21 of 841
690Monterey ParkLos Angeles County · 57,457 peopleD−9.5 years of area income·Overall C− · #496 of 841
692Santa Venetiaunincorporated, Marin County · 3,725 peopleD−7.4 years of area income·Overall C+ · #263 of 841
693San Diego Country Estatesunincorporated, San Diego County · 10,223 peopleD−7.6 years of area income·Overall C · #341 of 841
694Alamounincorporated, Contra Costa County · 14,488 peopleD−18.6 years of area income·Overall A · #15 of 841
698Lake of the Pinesunincorporated, Nevada County · 5,461 peopleD−7.4 years of area income·Overall C− · #524 of 841
700Live Oakunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 16,911 peopleD−9.1 years of area income·Overall B− · #211 of 841
702Twin Lakesunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 5,073 peopleD−8.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #206 of 841
707Templetonunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 9,580 peopleD−9.6 years of area income·Overall B− · #190 of 841
708Isla Vista College campusunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 13,920 peopleD−15.1 years of area income·Overall C
711Rancho Santa MargaritaOrange County · 45,779 peopleD−10.5 years of area income·Overall A− · #36 of 841
712Rancho San Diegounincorporated, San Diego County · 21,272 peopleD−8.5 years of area income·Overall C · #369 of 841
714Sleepy Hollowunincorporated, Marin County · 3,063 peopleD−14.7 years of area income·Overall A− · #59 of 841
715Pleasure Pointunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 5,489 peopleD−10.7 years of area income·Overall B · #163 of 841
717Mountain HouseSan Joaquin County · 25,315 peopleD−10.3 years of area income·Overall B+ · #67 of 841
720Cambriaunincorporated, San Luis Obispo County · 5,978 peopleD−10.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #541 of 841
721North Tustinunincorporated, Orange County · 25,807 peopleD−18.3 years of area income·Overall B+ · #72 of 841
727East San Gabrielunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 23,410 peopleD−10.0 years of area income·Overall B− · #169 of 841
728San Juan CapistranoOrange County · 35,119 peopleD−14.0 years of area income·Overall B · #121 of 841
730Rancho CucamongaSan Bernardino County · 177,856 peopleD−8.7 years of area income·Overall B · #147 of 841
732Los AngelesLos Angeles County · 3,869,089 peopleD−9.7 years of area income·Overall D · #613 of 841
733Rowland Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 45,911 peopleD−10.1 years of area income·Overall C+ · #306 of 841
734Sierra MadreLos Angeles County · 10,620 peopleD−14.4 years of area income·Overall B+ · #103 of 841
737Channel Islands Beachunincorporated, Ventura County · 2,726 peopleD−10.1 years of area income·Overall C · #397 of 841
738Manhattan BeachLos Angeles County · 33,122 peopleD−34.9 years of area income·Overall B+ · #84 of 841
739Lake Wildwoodunincorporated, Nevada County · 4,792 peopleD−6.1 years of area income·Overall D · #595 of 841
740Bonsallunincorporated, San Diego County · 4,332 peopleD−9.5 years of area income·Overall C · #431 of 841
741West Menlo Parkunincorporated, San Mateo County · 3,634 peopleD−14.7 years of area income·Overall A · #22 of 841
744El Veranounincorporated, Sonoma County · 3,443 peopleD−8.7 years of area income·Overall C+ · #288 of 841
746Chino HillsSan Bernardino County · 77,519 peopleD−10.9 years of area income·Overall B · #165 of 841
749Eastern Goleta Valleyunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 28,295 peopleD−13.9 years of area income·Overall B+ · #76 of 841
750Santa Rosa Valleyunincorporated, Ventura County · 2,780 peopleD−15.5 years of area income·Overall C+ · #250 of 841
751Carmel-by-the-SeaMonterey County · 3,105 peopleD−25.0 years of area income·Overall A− · #33 of 841
753Santa Ynezunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 4,467 peopleD−18.9 years of area income·Overall B− · #214 of 841
756Temple CityLos Angeles County · 35,125 peopleD−11.2 years of area income·Overall B− · #170 of 841
759Pismo BeachSan Luis Obispo County · 7,911 peopleD−11.2 years of area income·Overall C · #343 of 841
760Los Altos HillsSanta Clara County · 8,419 peopleD−36.5 years of area income·Overall A · #5 of 841
763Seacliffunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 3,299 peopleD−10.3 years of area income·Overall C · #350 of 841
765Actonunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 7,880 peopleD−8.8 years of area income·Overall D · #618 of 841
768Altadenaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 41,705 peopleD−11.7 years of area income·Overall B− · #205 of 841
772Huntington BeachOrange County · 191,451 peopleD−14.0 years of area income·Overall B− · #167 of 841
773Del Aireunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 11,115 peopleD−9.7 years of area income·Overall B · #136 of 841
777Westlake VillageLos Angeles County · 7,505 peopleD−16.4 years of area income·Overall B · #138 of 841
779CarpinteriaSanta Barbara County · 12,734 peopleD−15.6 years of area income·Overall C+ · #246 of 841
782North El Monteunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 4,086 peopleD−9.0 years of area income·Overall C+ · #258 of 841
783Rancho Palos VerdesLos Angeles County · 39,654 peopleD−18.7 years of area income·Overall A− · #28 of 841
785West HollywoodLos Angeles County · 34,231 peopleD−10.2 years of area income·Overall C− · #494 of 841
786Diamond BarLos Angeles County · 51,884 peopleD−10.5 years of area income·Overall B− · #224 of 841
787Agoura HillsLos Angeles County · 19,243 peopleD−12.9 years of area income·Overall B+ · #101 of 841
791Santa ClaritaLos Angeles County · 228,430 peopleD−8.2 years of area income·Overall B · #152 of 841
794Jamulunincorporated, San Diego County · 6,574 peopleD−9.6 years of area income·Overall C · #391 of 841
795Blackhawkunincorporated, Contra Costa County · 10,137 peopleD−14.7 years of area income·Overall A− · #43 of 841
796Redondo BeachLos Angeles County · 67,281 peopleD−15.4 years of area income·Overall B · #151 of 841
800Oak Parkunincorporated, Ventura County · 13,757 peopleD−10.2 years of area income·Overall B+ · #99 of 841
802Culver CityLos Angeles County · 39,452 peopleD−13.3 years of area income·Overall C+ · #272 of 841
804South PasadenaLos Angeles County · 25,503 peopleD−17.5 years of area income·Overall B · #120 of 841
805Hermosa BeachLos Angeles County · 18,513 peopleD−23.7 years of area income·Overall B · #129 of 841
806La Crescenta-Montroseunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 19,660 peopleD−13.3 years of area income·Overall B+ · #98 of 841
808Rolling Hills EstatesLos Angeles County · 7,948 peopleD−19.4 years of area income·Overall B+ · #107 of 841
809Plumas Lakeunincorporated, Yuba County · 9,418 peopleD−7.1 years of area income·Overall C · #359 of 841
811Montecitounincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 9,031 peopleD−57.8 years of area income·Overall A− · #44 of 841
812Strawberryunincorporated, Marin County · 5,830 peopleD−14.7 years of area income·Overall A · #17 of 841
813East Pasadenaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 5,479 peopleD−11.1 years of area income·Overall B · #155 of 841
814Temescal Valleyunincorporated, Riverside County · 30,069 peopleD−7.9 years of area income·Overall C · #344 of 841
815Rancho Mission Viejounincorporated, Orange County · 11,971 peopleD−12.5 years of area income·Overall B · #122 of 841
818Rio del Marunincorporated, Santa Cruz County · 9,201 peopleD−12.0 years of area income·Overall C+ · #326 of 841
822Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara County · 86,422 peopleD−18.4 years of area income·Overall C · #443 of 841
823Santa MonicaLos Angeles County · 90,082 peopleD−17.3 years of area income·Overall C+ · #266 of 841
825Palos Verdes EstatesLos Angeles County · 12,559 peopleD−28.5 years of area income·Overall A− · #24 of 841
827Ladera Heightsunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 7,334 peopleD−17.8 years of area income·Overall C · #354 of 841
828Stevenson Ranchunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 20,990 peopleD−11.3 years of area income·Overall B · #134 of 841
833Pepperdine University College campusunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 3,087 peopleD−10.2 years of area income·Overall B+
834Lemoore Stationunincorporated, Kings County · 6,175 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C · #410 of 841
836Ladera Ranchunincorporated, Orange County · 23,793 peopleD−14.3 years of area income·Overall A− · #60 of 841
837Topangaunincorporated, Los Angeles County · 8,885 peopleD−14.5 years of area income·Overall C+ · #275 of 841
838Beverly HillsLos Angeles County · 30,764 peopleD−38.3 years of area income·Overall C+ · #261 of 841
840Vandenberg AFBunincorporated, Santa Barbara County · 3,477 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #280 of 841
842Camp Pendleton Southunincorporated, San Diego County · 15,766 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C− · #469 of 841
844Fairbanks Ranchunincorporated, San Diego County · 2,703 peopleD−18.8 years of area income·Overall A− · #54 of 841
845Edwards AFBunincorporated, Kern County · 2,500 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C− · #525 of 841
846Camp Pendleton Mainsideunincorporated, San Diego County · 9,501 peopleD−among the lowest in the U.S.·Overall C+ · #312 of 841
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- University of California-Davis Yolo County · 8,696 people
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Desert Edge (Riverside County) ranks first on cost of living among 846 towns, with an A; Strathmore and North Shore follow.
How are these towns ranked?
The Cost of living grade: home values, rent and property-tax bills against the income of the town’s metro area or county, and the share of households paying 30%+ of income for housing (Census ACS). Towns are sorted on the grade’s score; the letter and rank are the same as on each town’s page. How grades work.
Why isn’t my town on this list?
The list covers towns of 2,500+ residents with a cost of living grade (846 in California). 1 town of 2,500+ lack the figures and is listed above. Smaller towns have the grade on their page but no rank. Every town is on the California page.
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Every list ranks the same 2,500+ towns, so a town’s rank means the same thing on each.
Best places to live841 towns · #1 San MiguelBest small towns347 towns · #1 San MiguelSafest towns416 towns · #1 ImperialTowns with the best schools847 towns · #1 MontecitoHealthiest towns847 towns · #1 West Menlo ParkBest towns for jobs & income847 towns · #1 PiedmontMost walkable towns847 towns · #1 StanfordTowns with the lowest natural-hazard risk847 towns · #1 Fruitridge PocketBest towns for the outdoors847 towns · #1 West BishopMost historic towns847 towns · #1 View Park-Windsor HillsTowns with the most civic life448 towns · #1 Carmel-by-the-SeaTowns with the least snow38 towns · #1 PhelanDescribed, no lettersSnowiest towns38 towns · #1 TruckeeDescribed, no lettersTowns with the mildest winters757 towns · #1 Palos Verdes EstatesDescribed, no lettersTowns with the hottest summers757 towns · #1 NeedlesDescribed, no lettersTowns with the coolest summers757 towns · #1 EurekaDescribed, no lettersTowns with the highest incomes846 towns · #1 Alamo and 17 moreDescribed, no lettersTowns with the lowest property taxes754 towns · #1 Desert EdgeDescribed, no lettersFastest-growing towns451 towns · #1 ParadiseDescribed, no lettersTowns with the most-used libraries116 towns · #1 Carmel-by-the-SeaDescribed, no letters
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