Cost of Living in Happy Valley, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
137.0
100 = national avg
+37.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,282
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$142,486
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing172.1
Food111.6
Transportation123.2
Healthcare109.3
Utilities121.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,212
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,590
per month
The overall cost of living index in Happy Valley is 137.0, which is 37.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 172.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,282 per year to cover basic expenses.