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Cost of Living in Garey, CA

Population: 38 | California

105
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Garey is 5% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
114
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Garey, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 105, Garey, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 5% more expensive than the national average and 39% below the California state average of 144. Garey is a small community of 38 residents.

The median household income in Garey is $141,250, which is 88% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Garey. The area sees an average annual temperature of 58.6°F, with summers averaging 63°F and winters around 53°F. Annual rainfall totals 13.3 inches spread over roughly 47 days.

Everyday prices in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$141,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
+88%

Housing

Everyday Prices in Garey

BLS Average Prices for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.25
Electricity
per kWh
+33% vs US

Climate in Garey

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

58.6°F
Avg Temperature
13.3"
Rainfall / Year
47d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 65 65 66 68 69 71 73 74 75 75 70 64
Avg °F 53 54 55 57 59 62 64 65 64 62 57 52
Low °F 41 43 44 45 49 52 55 55 54 50 44 40
Rain" 2.7 2.9 2.6 0.9 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 1.1 2.1

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