Cost of Living in Inyo County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $54,537.

Median family income: $89,948.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

39thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$89,948

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Inyo County, CA.

$14,393 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,537

Per year

  • Transport:$14,393
  • Housing:$11,736
  • Taxes:$10,283
  • Healthcare:$9,218
  • Other Costs:$4,890
  • Food:$4,015
  • 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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