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Cost of Living in Mountain Meadows, CA

Population: 113 | California

114
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Mountain Meadows is 14% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
151
Home Values
102
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 114, Mountain Meadows, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 14% more expensive than the national average and 30% below the California state average of 144. Mountain Meadows is a small community of 113 residents.

The median household income in Mountain Meadows is $250,001, which is 233% 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 Mountain Meadows. The area sees an average annual temperature of 62.1°F, with summers averaging 80°F and winters around 46°F. Annual rainfall totals 6.8 inches spread over roughly 28 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Bakersfield-Delano, 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
$250,001
vs US Median ($75,149)
+233%

Housing

Median Home Value
$460,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,300/mo

Everyday Prices in Mountain Meadows

BLS Average Prices for the Bakersfield-Delano, 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
$0.28
Electricity
per kWh
+48% vs US

Climate in Mountain Meadows

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

62.1°F
Avg Temperature
6.8"
Rainfall / Year
28d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 59 62 67 73 82 91 98 98 91 80 67 58
Avg °F 45 48 54 59 68 76 82 81 74 63 51 44
Low °F 31 35 40 45 53 62 67 65 57 46 35 30
Rain" 1.5 1.8 1.0 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.4 1.1

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