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    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in California (2026 Rankings)

    Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in California by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

    SacramentoCA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Electricity Rate: 12.39¢/kWh
    Home Value: $420,000
    Population: 524,943
    Walk Score: 98/100
    AQI: 55
    Los AngelesCA
    Kurby Score: 52
    Electricity Rate: 13.03¢/kWh
    Home Value: $750,000
    Population: 3,979,576
    Walk Score: 96/100
    AQI: 55
    Silver LakeLos Angeles, CA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Electricity Rate: 13.03¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,050,000
    Population: 37,000
    Walk Score: 88/100
    AQI: 55
    4
    Santa MonicaLos Angeles, CA
    Kurby Score: 56
    Electricity Rate: 13.03¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,490,000
    Population: 93,076
    Walk Score: 92/100
    AQI: 6
    5
    AnaheimCA
    Kurby Score: 59
    Electricity Rate: 15.18¢/kWh
    Home Value: $650,000
    Population: 350,365
    Walk Score: 94/100
    AQI: 5
    6
    Nob HillSan Francisco, CA
    Kurby Score: 57
    Electricity Rate: 15.34¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,050,000
    Population: 22,000
    Walk Score: 98/100
    AQI: 55
    7
    Mission DistrictSan Francisco, CA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Electricity Rate: 15.34¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,200,000
    Population: 57,000
    Walk Score: 99/100
    AQI: 55
    8
    SOMASan Francisco, CA
    Kurby Score: 60
    Electricity Rate: 15.34¢/kWh
    Home Value: $950,000
    Population: 28,000
    Walk Score: 95/100
    AQI: 55
    9
    San FranciscoCA
    Kurby Score: 56
    Electricity Rate: 15.34¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,200,000
    Population: 873,965
    Walk Score: 99/100
    AQI: 55
    10
    The CastroSan Francisco, CA
    Kurby Score: 63
    Electricity Rate: 15.34¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,300,000
    Population: 18,000
    Walk Score: 99/100
    AQI: 55
    11
    Lake TahoeCA
    Kurby Score: 67
    Electricity Rate: 15.34¢/kWh
    Home Value: $580,000
    Population: 21,403
    Walk Score: 65/100
    AQI: 6
    12
    LivermoreCA
    Kurby Score: 49
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $965,600
    Population: 87,154
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    13
    Mission ViejoCA
    Kurby Score: 48
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $883,600
    Population: 93,233
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    14
    San RamonCA
    Kurby Score: 48
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,254,900
    Population: 86,119
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    15
    Hacienda Heights CDPHacienda Heights CDP, CA
    Kurby Score: 47
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $742,500
    Population: 55,461
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    16
    HesperiaCA
    Kurby Score: 50
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $337,600
    Population: 99,878
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    17
    PerrisCA
    Kurby Score: 50
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $383,800
    Population: 78,881
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    18
    PleasantonCA
    Kurby Score: 47
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $1,338,200
    Population: 78,691
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    19
    HemetCA
    Kurby Score: 50
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $277,200
    Population: 89,651
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    20
    Palo AltoCA
    Kurby Score: 45
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $2,000,001
    Population: 67,901
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    21
    San MarcosCA
    Kurby Score: 47
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $728,800
    Population: 94,360
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    22
    Florence-Graham CDPFlorence-Graham CDP, CA
    Kurby Score: 46
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $480,500
    Population: 63,132
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    23
    Buena ParkCA
    Kurby Score: 48
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $702,600
    Population: 83,542
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58
    24
    FresnoCA
    Kurby Score: 57
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $315,000
    Population: 542,107
    Walk Score: 93/100
    AQI: 56
    25
    San LeandroCA
    Kurby Score: 47
    Electricity Rate: 15.59¢/kWh
    Home Value: $772,700
    Population: 89,723
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 58

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