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10%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
2%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Armona California National
Cost of living110140100
Goods & Services105111100
Groceries107112100
Health care93109100
Housing98196100
Transportation127126100
Utilities157127100

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Armona is 21% lower than the California average
  • The cost of living in Armona is 10% higher than the national average
  • Armona housing is 2% lower than the national average
  • California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average
  • California state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Owners$55,750$4,646$1,301$1,673
          Renters$32,105$2,675$749$963
          The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Armona, CA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Armona homeowners, is $55,750. This would allow for a maximum of $1,301 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $32,105 which would result in a maximum of $749 to be spent on rental costs.

          California Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          California 7.25% 10.5%

          California Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          California 1% 13.3%

          Goods & Services

          Item Armona National avg. Difference
          Haircut $26.25$24.268.2%
          Beauty Salon $89.33$45.5696.1%
          Toothpaste $3.75$3.701.3%
          Shampoo $1.48$1.2815.6%
          Movie $18.12$12.1349.4%
          Bowling $22.67$18.0025.9%

          Groceries

          Item Armona National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.77$5.841.1%
          Fried Chicken $2.63$1.5767.0%
          Milk $4.91$4.675.0%
          Potatoes $4.90$4.930.6%
          Pizza $13.49$12.0911.6%
          Beer $11.13$10.416.9%

          Health Care

          Item Armona National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $142.20$125.6813.1%
          Doctor $131.33$135.783.3%
          Dentist $131.50$113.2916.1%
          Ibuprofen $11.78$10.6510.6%
          Lipitor $508.17$468.608.4%

          Housing

          Item Armona National avg. Difference
          Home Price $166,100.00$184,700.0010.1%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $5,847.37$2,346.69149.2%
          Apartment Rent $1,098.00$949.0015.7%

          Transportation

          Item Armona National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $4.62$3.4633.6%
          Tire Balancing $61.00$59.921.8%

          Utilities

          Item Armona National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $231.40$193.9919.3%
          Phone $193.81$192.250.8%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Armona, CA4,4371109.8%

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.