The cheapest place to live in California is Hanford, which costs 1.6% below the national norm, yet still ranks 89th highest among US metros.
Costs in Hanford are significantly impacted by housing expenses running 31% below the typical US metro, but utility prices are 39% higher.
The data reveals that while some inland California towns offer fairly affordable housing, they are burdened with substantially higher utility costs.
Among California's metros, even the 'affordable' locations like Merced and El Centro still face rising utility expenses, diminishing overall cost relief.
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