Cost of Living in South Dos Palos, CA
Population: 1,637 | California
South Dos Palos is 2% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in South Dos Palos, CA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 98, South Dos Palos, CA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 46% below the California state average of 144. South Dos Palos is a small community of 1,637 residents.
The median household income in South Dos Palos is $55,288, which is 26% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to South Dos Palos. The area sees an average annual temperature of 59.7°F, with summers averaging 73°F and winters around 47°F. Annual rainfall totals 10.5 inches spread over roughly 49 days.
Everyday prices in the Merced, 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
- $55,288
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -26%
Housing
- Median Home Value
- $278,000
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $950/mo
Everyday Prices in South Dos Palos
BLS Average Prices for the Merced, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
Climate in South Dos Palos
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 62 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 90 | 96 | 94 | 90 | 79 | 65 | 56 |
| Avg °F | 46 | 49 | 54 | 57 | 64 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 62 | 52 | 45 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 38 | 34 |
| Rain" | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 |