Cost of Living in Westhaven-Moonstone, CA

With a cost of living index of 137, Westhaven-Moonstone, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 37% more expensive than the national average and 6% below the California state average of 144. Westhaven-Moonstone is a small community of 1,374 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Westhaven-Moonstone's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,926 (46% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $497,400 (63% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 7.8x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Westhaven-Moonstone is $63,843, which is 15% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 36% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

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.