Cost of Living in Alpine County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $56,940.

Median family income: $119,659.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

32thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$119,659

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Alpine County, CA.

$15,567 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$56,940

Per year

  • Transport:$15,567
  • Housing:$12,036
  • Taxes:$11,072
  • Healthcare:$8,601
  • Other Costs:$5,141
  • Food:$4,523
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Imperial County, CA
$47,311
2Kern County, CA
$49,670
3Glenn County, CA
$50,489
4Del Norte County, CA
$50,714
5Modoc County, CA
$50,936

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