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California is the #3 most expensive state in the US. The cost of living in California is 38.95% higher than the national average. The cost of living in California varies depending on the area you live in. The most expensive city in California is Sunnyvale, where the cost of living is 61.86% higher compared to the state average and 124.9% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in California is Fresno, with a cost of living being 21.77% lower compared to the state average and 8.7% higher than the national average.