Cost of Living in Pine Hills, CA

With a cost of living index of 127, Pine Hills, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 27% more expensive than the national average and 17% below the California state average of 144. Pine Hills is a small community of 3,200 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pine Hills's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,697 (29% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $451,500 (48% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.4x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Pine Hills is $83,791, which is 11% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Pine Hills. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.6°F, with summers averaging 57°F and winters around 48°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches spread over roughly 128 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.