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For some, moving to California makes good sense, even financially.
Thats a tricky issue.
That means frugality is a must.
And, with the sheer costs of housing alone, practicing frugality in California can be very difficult.
Of course, some areas are pricier than others.
These metros are ranked to show thehighest total cost of living along with the highest expenditure costs.
Palos Verdes Estates
12.
Menlo Park
11.
Laguna Beach
10.
Manhattan Beach
9.
Cupertino
8.
Stanford
7.
Malibu
6.
Palo Alto
5.
Newport Beach
4.
Saratoga
3.
Los Altos
2.
Hillsborough
1.
The livability index was sourced from AreaVibes for each location as supplemental information.
The average single-family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for February 2025.
All data was collected on and is up to date as of March 19, 2025.
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