Cost of Living in El Dorado County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $68,841.

Median family income: $128,943.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

20thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$128,943

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in El Dorado County, CA.

$18,887 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$68,841

Per year

  • Housing:$18,887
  • Taxes:$15,487
  • Transport:$14,470
  • Other Costs:$7,573
  • Healthcare:$6,920
  • Food:$5,504
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in California

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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