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

With a cost of living index of 128, Mono Vista, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 28% more expensive than the national average and 16% below the California state average of 144. Mono Vista is a small community of 3,696 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mono Vista's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,859 (41% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $401,800 (32% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.7x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Mono Vista is $70,353, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 32% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Mono Vista. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.5°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches spread over roughly 71 days.

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.

Housing

Median Rent

$1,859/mo

Median Home Value

$401,800

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$1,856/mo

Climate in Mono Vista

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

49.5°F

Avg Temperature

40.4"

Rainfall / Year

71d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	42	45	49	58	67	75	75	70	60	49	43
Avg °F	38	36	38	42	50	60	68	67	62	53	43	37
Low °F	32	31	32	36	43	52	60	59	54	46	37	32
Rain"	6.9	5.6	5.8	3.7	2.4	0.8	0.3	0.1	0.7	2.3	4.4	7.7

Cost of Living in Mono Vista, CA