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Cost of Living in Los Ranchos, CA

Population: 1,521 | California

180
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Los Ranchos is 80% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
404
Home Values
111
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 180, Los Ranchos, CA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 80% more expensive than the national average and 36% above the California state average of 144. Los Ranchos is a small community of 1,521 residents.

The median household income in Los Ranchos is $146,667, which is 95% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Los Ranchos. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.7°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 53°F. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches spread over roughly 56 days.

Everyday prices in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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
$146,667
vs US Median ($75,149)
+95%

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,231,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,193/mo

Everyday Prices in Los Ranchos

BLS Average Prices for the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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
+34% vs US

Climate in Los Ranchos

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

59.7°F
Avg Temperature
17.9"
Rainfall / Year
56d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 65 65 67 69 72 75 78 79 80 77 71 65
Avg °F 53 54 56 57 60 63 66 67 66 64 58 53
Low °F 41 42 45 46 48 51 54 55 53 50 45 40
Rain" 3.9 3.5 3.2 1.1 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.9 1.4 3.3

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