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Cost of Living in Calexico, CA

Population 38,585 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,093
Median home value$313,600
Median household income$49,783

The median rent in Calexico, CA is $1,093/month, 46% lower than the California median and 23% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $313,600, 6% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $49,783 a year, 50% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 26.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $43,720/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,586/mo

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Calexico vs. California vs. U.S.

CalexicoCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,093$2,036$1,413
Median home value$313,600$734,700$332,700
Median household income$49,783$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate50.2%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.9%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate19.7%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate19.4%6.6%5.2%
Work from home7.4%17.2%15.1%
Median age34.637.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Calexico, CA?

The median gross rent in Calexico, CA is $1,093 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Calexico, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $43,720 a year in gross income.

Is Calexico, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 23% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in California

Los Angeles, CARent $1,933 · Income $81,939San Diego, CARent $2,313 · Income $108,077San Jose, CARent $2,669 · Income $146,427San Francisco, CARent $2,476 · Income $140,970Fresno, CARent $1,421 · Income $70,991Sacramento, CARent $1,779 · Income $87,321

Cities with a similar cost of living

Gulfport, MSRent $1,086 · Income $49,919Baton Rouge, LARent $1,067 · Income $49,994Bullhead City, AZRent $1,079 · Income $50,556Buffalo, NYRent $1,046 · Income $50,041Spartanburg, SCRent $1,099 · Income $51,964Macon-Bibb County, GARent $1,066 · Income $51,234

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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