Salary Needed to Live in Concord as a Single

A single adult living independently needs approximately $27,257/year to live comfortably in Concord, CA — including 10% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$27,257
with 10% savings
Bare Minimum
$23,523
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$1,431
32% above national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Single in Concord

ExpenseConcordNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 Studio/1BR Rent$170$113+50%
🛒 Groceries$28$17+65%
⚡ Utilities$14$140%
🚗 Transportation$38$26+46%
🛡️ Car Insurance$227$215+6%
🏥 Health Insurance$64$54+19%
Internet$90$65+38%
Phone$117$85+38%
Dining & Social$414$300+38%
Entertainment$166$120+38%
Personal Care$103$75+37%
Total Monthly$1,431$1,084+32%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$1,431
Target savings (10%):$184/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$1,615
Effective tax rate:27%

Gross annual salary needed:$27,257

Other Household Types in Concord

Couple (No Kids)
$38,144/yr
$1,939/mo expenses
Family with Kids
$82,407/yr
$3,983/mo expenses
Retiree
$28,253/yr
$1,601/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a single person need in Concord?
A single person needs approximately $27,257/year ($2,271/month gross) to live comfortably in Concord with a 10% savings rate.
How much is rent for a single person in Concord?
A studio/1br in Concord costs approximately $170/month, which is the largest single expense at 12% of the total budget.
Is Concord affordable for a single person?
Concord is above the national average for single person living costs, requiring 32% more salary than the US median.
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