Cost of Living in West Carson, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
171.0
100 = national avg
+71.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$75,230
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$177,816
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing246.5
Food122.9
Transportation121.8
Healthcare118.3
Utilities143.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$2,085
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,601
per month
The overall cost of living index in West Carson is 171.0, which is 71.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 246.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $75,230 per year to cover basic expenses.