7 Cheap Places To Live In California, Ranked By Cost Of Living

San Jacinto

The cost of living index for this city is 131.2, which indicates that it has a cost of living that is 10% lower than the average for the state of California.

Sacramento

The Sacramento Zoo and William Land Regional Park, a calm location to connect with nature, are also great for new Sacramento residents. Many Sacramento spots are great for weekend getaways!

Fontana

Fontana is an economical, sports-focused city! Those who prefer excursions to high-priced regions will love this city's 118.6 cost of living index.

Modesto

Modesto, California, offers a chic downtown, fantastic attractions, and easy access to California wildlife. Its cost of living is 116.3, which is low for California.

Chico

California's most affordable and attractive. Historic early 20th-century architecture and many stores and restaurants make Chico's downtown recognized across the state.

Fresno

The Cost of Living Index in Fresno is 103.7, 3.7% higher than the national average and 46.2% lower than the California average. This community at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range provides stunning mountain vistas from downtown.

Clovis

This ancient 19th-century railroad halt is now a top California cost-of-living spot. At 103.7 on the Cost of Living Index, Clovis is one of California's most frugal cities.