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Cost of Living in Sierra City, CA

Population: 213 | California

109
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sierra City is 9% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
125
Home Values
109
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Sierra City, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 109, Sierra City, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 9% more expensive than the national average and 34% below the California state average of 144. Sierra City is a small community of 213 residents.

The median household income in Sierra City is $92,543, which is 23% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Sierra City. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.2°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 40°F. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches spread over roughly 90 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$92,543
vs US Median ($75,149)
+23%

Housing

Median Home Value
$380,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,389/mo

Climate in Sierra City

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.2°F
Avg Temperature
62.4"
Rainfall / Year
90d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 47 45 48 52 61 70 78 77 73 63 51 45
Avg °F 40 39 42 45 53 62 70 70 65 56 45 39
Low °F 34 33 35 38 46 54 63 62 57 48 39 34
Rain" 10.6 10.1 9.0 5.1 4.1 1.1 0.0 0.2 0.6 3.6 7.2 10.9

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