Cost of Living in Agua Dulce, CA

With a cost of living index of 218, Agua Dulce, CA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 118% more expensive than the national average and 74% above the California state average of 144. Agua Dulce is a small community of 2,768 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Agua Dulce's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $3,406 (158% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $907,600 (198% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 7.3x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Agua Dulce is $124,268, which is 65% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 33% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.