Cost of Living in Bertsch-Oceanview, CA

With a cost of living index of 107, Bertsch-Oceanview, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 7% more expensive than the national average and 37% below the California state average of 144. Bertsch-Oceanview is a small community of 2,197 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bertsch-Oceanview's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,696 (29% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $208,300 (32% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Bertsch-Oceanview is $73,229, which is 3% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

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.