Cost of Living in Alpaugh, CA

With a cost of living index of 75, Alpaugh, CA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 69% below the California state average of 144. Alpaugh is a small community of 853 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Alpaugh's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,038 (21% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $92,900 (70% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Alpaugh is $42,917, which is 43% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Visalia, 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.