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113%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
336%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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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.
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 San Martin California National
Cost of living213140100
Goods & Services108111100
Groceries115112100
Health care123109100
Housing436196100
Transportation130126100
Utilities132127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in San Martin is 52% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in San Martin is 113% higher than the national average
  • San Martin housing is 336% higher 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$133,883$11,157$3,124$4,017
          Renters$66,141$5,512$1,543$1,984
          A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in San Martin, CA, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In San Martin, the median monthly income is $133,883 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $3,124 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $66,141, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,543 on monthly rental expenses.

          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 San Martin National avg. Difference
          Haircut $33.94$24.2639.9%
          Beauty Salon $48.51$45.566.5%
          Toothpaste $3.72$3.700.4%
          Shampoo $1.66$1.2829.9%
          Movie $13.31$12.139.7%
          Bowling $33.30$18.0085.0%

          Groceries

          Item San Martin National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.79$5.840.8%
          Fried Chicken $2.13$1.5735.7%
          Milk $5.05$4.678.2%
          Potatoes $4.77$4.933.4%
          Pizza $14.92$12.0923.5%
          Beer $10.99$10.415.6%

          Health Care

          Item San Martin National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $158.95$125.6826.5%
          Doctor $194.05$135.7842.9%
          Dentist $147.78$113.2930.4%
          Ibuprofen $11.51$10.658.1%
          Lipitor $390.15$468.6016.7%

          Housing

          Item San Martin National avg. Difference
          Home Price $1,032,300.00$184,700.00458.9%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $8,581.10$2,346.69265.7%
          Apartment Rent $1,430.00$949.0050.7%

          Transportation

          Item San Martin National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $4.81$3.4638.9%
          Tire Balancing $65.62$59.929.5%

          Utilities

          Item San Martin National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $294.74$193.9951.9%
          Phone $190.07$192.251.1%
          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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          San Martin, CA6,498213112.7%

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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.