What is the minimum amount of money needed to live alone in California? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Please share your answer in the answers box below. Your help can support others with the same question. Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Comments Frances NoahJune 9, 2025 at 5:41 PMHere's a quick summary:To live alone comfortably in California, you generally need around $80,000 per year.Costs vary by city:San Francisco: about $120,000/yearLos Angeles: about $104,000/yearMore affordable cities like Bakersfield or Fresno: about $89,000/yearMonthly expenses include rent ($2,400–$3,500+), utilities, groceries, transportation, and personal spending.California’s minimum wage (~$15.50/hour) is often not enough to cover living alone comfortably.Location and lifestyle greatly affect how much you’ll actually need.ReplyDeleteRepliesReplyAdd commentLoad more... Post a Comment
Here's a quick summary:
ReplyDeleteTo live alone comfortably in California, you generally need around $80,000 per year.
Costs vary by city:
San Francisco: about $120,000/year
Los Angeles: about $104,000/year
More affordable cities like Bakersfield or Fresno: about $89,000/year
Monthly expenses include rent ($2,400–$3,500+), utilities, groceries, transportation, and personal spending.
California’s minimum wage (~$15.50/hour) is often not enough to cover living alone comfortably.
Location and lifestyle greatly affect how much you’ll actually need.