Cost of Living in Hillcrest, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.5
100 = national avg
-2.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,885
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,364
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing130.8
Food84.4
Transportation68.7
Healthcare87.5
Utilities96.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,140
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,483
per month
The overall cost of living index in Hillcrest is 97.5, which is 2.5% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 130.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,885 per year to cover basic expenses.