California is one of the largest and most populous states in the U.S. – it’s also one of the most expensive places to live. According to data from the Census Bureau’s American Communities Survey, the median monthly mortgage cost in California is $2,673. It’s not just housing that adds up – health care, taxes, food and transportation all contribute to California’s growing cost of living.
California has one of the most pricey housing markets in country
Last year, the California Community Poll found that 4 in 10 Californians were considering moving out of state, with the majority saying it’s too expensive to live there. Although the poll found a majority of Californians love living in the state, increasing costs of living is the main driver for people moving.
About 64% of counties in the Golden State having median homes values above the national median of $389,800. Four of the top five most expensive U.S. counties by median housing price were located in California.
County level data of housing statistics from the the American Community Survey shows how much homes are valued at across California.
Outside of California, Massachusetts rounds out the top five counties with the highest median home prices:
- Santa Clara County, CA: $1,583,130
- San Mateo County, CA: $1,573,470
- Marin County, CA: $1,454,450
- San Francisco County, CA: $1,332,660
- Nantucket County, MA: $1,313,450
Logan Mohtashami, lead analyst for HousingWire, a trade publication for mortgage, real estate, and housing…
