Cost of Living in Newport Beach, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
274.0
100 = national avg
+174.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$120,572
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$284,987
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing400.0
Food171.1
Transportation242.2
Healthcare156.9
Utilities200.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$2,746
per month
2 Bedroom
$3,236
per month
The overall cost of living index in Newport Beach is 274.0, which is 174.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $120,572 per year to cover basic expenses.