Cost of Living in San Joaquin, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.4
100 = national avg
-2.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,871
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,331
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing118.5
Food89.4
Transportation78.9
Healthcare91.5
Utilities97.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,355
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,664
per month
The overall cost of living index in San Joaquin is 97.4, which is 2.6% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 118.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,871 per year to cover basic expenses.