{"id":11619,"date":"2023-12-15T07:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T14:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11619"},"modified":"2025-03-07T17:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T00:09:03","slug":"cheapest-city-to-live-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/cheapest-city-to-live-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Cheapest Cities to Live In California\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

California is known for its beautiful landscapes, vibrant cities, and its high cost of living<\/strong>. However, don’t let that discourage you from moving to the Golden State! <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, some of the cheapest cities to live in California are great alternatives to the hustle-and-bustle of LA or San Francisco<\/strong>—without sacrificing quality of life. In this article, we’ll help you find the right (affordable) Californian city for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the Cheapest City to Live in California?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

California is home to around 40 million people<\/a>, making it the most populous state in the United States. As of 2020, California has the second-largest city in the US<\/a> (Los Angeles), and a few more in the top 10 list (San Jose and San Diego). However, most of the population is concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California, which has driven up property prices and taxes over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, the vibrant inland regions and picturesque coastal towns keep attracting new residents<\/a>, so it’s important to choose an affordable city. We’ve pulled data for some of the cheapest cities throughout California, and they include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n