Cost of Living in Cutten, CA

With a cost of living index of 122, Cutten, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 22% more expensive than the national average and 22% below the California state average of 144. Cutten is a small community of 3,214 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Cutten's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,536 (16% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $448,300 (47% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.8x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Cutten is $93,500, which is 24% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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.