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Cost of Living in New Cuyama, CA

Population: 542 | California

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

New Cuyama is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
63
Home Values
114
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 96, New Cuyama, CA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 48% below the California state average of 144. New Cuyama is a small community of 542 residents.

The median household income in New Cuyama is $58,158, which is 23% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to New Cuyama. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.3°F, with summers averaging 65°F and winters around 53°F. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches spread over roughly 39 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
$58,158
vs US Median ($75,149)
-23%

Housing

Median Home Value
$192,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,070/mo

Everyday Prices in New Cuyama

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 New Cuyama

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

59.3°F
Avg Temperature
17.3"
Rainfall / Year
39d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 64 64 66 68 69 70 73 75 74 73 69 64
Avg °F 53 54 56 58 60 62 66 66 65 62 57 52
Low °F 41 44 46 48 51 55 58 58 56 51 44 40
Rain" 3.8 3.9 3.1 0.9 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.7 1.3 2.9

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