Cost of Living in Alpine Village, CA

With a cost of living index of 142, Alpine Village, CA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 42% more expensive than the national average and in line with the California state average. Alpine Village is a small community of 195 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Alpine Village's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,125 (61% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $479,200 (57% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.6x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Alpine Village is $72,500, which is 4% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 35% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

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.