Cost of Living in Empire, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
99.0
100 = national avg
-1.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,576
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,998
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing127.6
Food87.4
Transportation74.9
Healthcare90.0
Utilities98.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,356
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,758
per month
The overall cost of living index in Empire is 99.0, which is 1.0% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 127.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,576 per year to cover basic expenses.