The Cost To Live Comfortably in the Best Suburbs on the West Coast

The best suburbs on the West Coast are all located in California, according to Niche.com’s most recent ranking . And they are not cheap .

GOBankingRates analyzed the best suburbs to find the household salary needed to live comfortably in America’s best suburbs. The minimum amount for the best ‘burbs on the West Coast — all in California — is $250,000. Check them out.

Also see the 12 most affordable of the best suburbs in America.

Mountain View, California

  • Livability: 85
  • Household median income: $174,516
  • Average monthly mortgage: $12,577
  • Monthly cost of living: $14,986
  • Annual income needed for comfortable living: $359,668

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South Pasadena, California

  • Livability: 82
  • Household median income: $127,882
  • Average monthly mortgage: $9,961
  • Monthly cost of living: $12,334
  • Annual income needed for comfortable living: $296,011

Redondo Beach, California

  • Livability: 79
  • Household median income: $134,033
  • Average monthly mortgage: $8,126
  • Monthly cost of living: $10,468
  • Annual income needed for comfortable living: $251,237

Irvine, California

  • Livability: 76
  • Household median income: $122,948
  • Average monthly mortgage: $9,640
  • Monthly cost of living: $11,789
  • Annual income needed for comfortable living: $282,945

Santa Monica, California

  • Livability: 73
  • Household median income: $106,797
  • Average monthly mortgage: $12,834
  • Monthly cost of living: $15,145
  • Annual income needed for comfortable living: $363,492

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Manhattan Beach, California

  • Livability: 73
  • Household median income: $187,217
  • Average monthly mortgage: $16,135
  • Monthly cost of living: $18,514
  • Annual income needed for comfortable living: $444,337

Hermosa Beach, California

  • Livability: 72
  • Household median income: $149,500
  • Average monthly mortgage: $12,291
  • Monthly cost of living: $14,673
  • Annual income needed for comfortable living: $352,147

Editor’s note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact locations listed.

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