Salary Needed to Live in Concord as a Retiree

A retired individual (65+) needs approximately $28,253/year to live comfortably in Concord, CA — including 5% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$28,253
with 5% savings
Bare Minimum
$26,318
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$1,601
32% above national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Retiree in Concord

ExpenseConcordNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 1-2BR Senior-Friendly Rent$182$121+50%
🛒 Groceries$25$16+56%
⚡ Utilities$15$150%
🚗 Transportation$25$18+39%
🛡️ Car Insurance$227$215+6%
🏥 Health Insurance$64$54+19%
Medicare Supplement$276$200+38%
Prescription Drugs$207$150+38%
Internet + Phone$166$120+38%
Recreation & Social$276$200+38%
Home Maintenance$138$100+38%
Total Monthly$1,601$1,209+32%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$1,601
Target savings (5%):$90/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$1,691
Effective tax rate:27%

Gross annual salary needed:$28,253

Other Household Types in Concord

Single Person
$27,257/yr
$1,431/mo expenses
Couple (No Kids)
$38,144/yr
$1,939/mo expenses
Family with Kids
$82,407/yr
$3,983/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a retiree need in Concord?
A retiree needs approximately $28,253/year ($2,354/month gross) to live comfortably in Concord with a 5% savings rate.
How much is rent for a retiree in Concord?
A 1-2br senior-friendly in Concord costs approximately $182/month, which is the largest single expense at 11% of the total budget.
Is Concord affordable for a retiree?
Concord is above the national average for retiree living costs, requiring 32% more salary than the US median.
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