South Gate, CA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$76,105
across all roles
Cost Index
105
Average
Avg Rent
$1,650/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is South Gate?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.65× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 105 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,820/mo, South Gate is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
105
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,650
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,820
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$65,740
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.65×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
718
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in South Gate
By gross annual salary
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in South Gate
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.