Cost of Living in Kern County, CA
Modeled annual cost: $49,670.
Median family income: $75,186.
CA Median $58,396
Kern County, CA Affordability at a glance
Median Income
$75,186Estimated Annual Costs
$49,670Cost/Income Ratio
66.1%Location Type
MetroBiggest category:
Transport is the biggest expense in Kern County, CA.
$13,742 per year.*27.67% of total modeled yearly costs.
Cost breakdown
Total
$49,670
Per year
- Transport:$13,74227.7%
- Housing:$12,69625.6%
- Taxes:$9,03518.2%
- Other Costs:$5,18110.4%
- Healthcare:$5,02410.1%
- Food:$3,9928.0%
* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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