Nevada City, CA


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Nevada City, CA

About Nevada City, CA

Living in Nevada City, CA is an incredible experience. The city is surrounded by beautiful mountainous terrain and boasts a vibrant downtown area with boutique shops, restaurants, and galleries. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, from rafting down the South Yuba River to skiing at Boreal Mountain Resort. The town has a charm all its own, with its unique Victorian-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and quaint coffee shops lining the main street. Residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle and easy access to outdoor activities throughout the year. It's the perfect place to relax, escape from everyday life and explore nature’s beauty.

State: California
County: Nevada County
Metro Area: Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area
City: Nevada City
Zip Codes: 95959
Cost of Living:

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Nevada City Cost of Living



$514,600
+34.3% higher than avg
$53,534
-28.9% lower than avg
9.2 / 6.0
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Nevada City Crime
51.5 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Nevada City, California
$98,640
for a family
$50,800
for a single person
Reviews for Nevada City
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Over 6 years ago
I lived in Y.C Ca for 14 yrs and Nevada City became my favorite town to visit. The restaurants are great, the night life is mellow but you get a variety of music...shoos  More
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We are seriously considering a move to Nevada City. I have a lot of questions about what it will be like for a liberal-minded family with a teenage son. Will he find  More
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Over 8 years ago
I have been coming here since I was a child. I am from the bay area, the town I grew up in was small and I met my husband there. We raised our children there. The  More
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