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California’s cheapest places to live revealed in new report — including a coastal outlier

Looking for affordable homeownership without leaving California? 🏡 A new report reveals the top cities where buying a home is…

Brad & Karen MattonenBrad & Karen MattonenSeptember 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Looking for affordable homeownership without leaving California? 🏡 A new report reveals the top cities where buying a home is still within reach!

Key Highlights

Most Affordable Leader: Porterville with a median home price of $325,000 and average rent around $1,358/mo.

Central Valley Options: Fresno, Bakersfield, Tulare, Visalia, Stockton, Chico, Sacramento, and Clovis.

Coastal Outlier: Eureka provides unique coastal value for buyers looking outside inland markets.

Thinking about relocating, rightsizing, or finding your next investment in California? Reach out to discuss your options!

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Brad & Karen Mattonen
Written byBrad & Karen Mattonen

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