List of Cities in California: Area, Population and Cost of Living

California, the most populous state of the United States, covers a land area of 4,03,466.3 km2. Moreover, this geographically diverse state offers beaches, cliffs, fertile river valleys, deserts, lakes, waterfalls, and mountains.

Therefore, before you visit the Golden State, it will be helpful if you learn about some of the prominent cities in California to pick spots suitable for you.

Currency – The standard currency is USD or United States Dollar. As on 10th August 2023, 1 USD is measured at 82.64 INR.

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List of Cities in California

California has 482 municipalities and 58 counties, all governed by one state government, individual county governments and local city governments under the legislation of the US government:

1. Cities in California

Name of the City	Area	Population (Subject to Change)	Type of City	Cost of Living (Without Rent)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County	1,29901km2	37,69,485	City	$1,134 (One Person)/ $3,680 (Family of Four)
San Diego, San Diego County	964.56km2	13,74,076	City	$1,030 (One Person)/ $3,312 (Family of Four)
San Jose, Santa Clara	469.72km2	9,30,862	City	$1,009 (One Person)/ $3,508 (Family of Four)
San Francisco, San Francisco County	600.59km2	7,15,717	City and County	$1,100 (One Person)/ $3,766 (Family of Four)
Fresno, Fresno County	300.43km2	5,49,242	City	$811 (One Person) / $2,823 (Family of Four)
Sacramento, Sacramento County	258.41km2	5,28,306	City	$954 (One Person)/ $3,094 (Family of Four)
Long Beach, Los Angeles	208.10km2	4,39,153	City	$907 (One Person)/ $2,986 (Family of Four)
Oakland, Alameda	202.10km2	4,22,994	City	$1,143 (One Person)/ $3,915 (Family of Four)
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County	108.78km2	87,381	City	$1,228 (One Person)/ $4,029 (Family of Four)
Napa, Napa County	47.33km2	78,354	City	$1,021 (One Person)/ $3,301 (Family of Four)
Palo Alto, Santa Clara	67.35km2	63,210	City	$824 (One Person)/ $2,971 (Family of Four)
San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County	34.32km2	48,439	City	$787 (One Person)/ $2,683 (Family of Four)
Palm Springs, Riverside	245.21km2	45,912	City	$938 (One Person)/ $3,083 (Family of Four)
Monterey, Monterey County	31.77km2	29,545	City	$729 (One Person)/ $2,667 (Family of Four)
Eureka, Humboldt	37.43km2	26,441	City	$760 (One Person)/ $2,266 (Family of Four)

2. Towns in California

Name of the Town	Area	Population (Subject to Change)	Cost of Living (Without Rent)
Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Town	103.16km2	21,959	$705 (One Person)/ $2,338 (Family of Four)

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. The list is for general purpose and contains the names of the most popular cities in California.`

Interesting Facts About the Top Cities in California

Below are some of the interesting and unknown facts about a few major cities and towns in California:

San Francisco is the only US city where you can enjoy cable car rides till now.
The world's largest tree, called The General Sherman, is in Tulare County of California. It is 83m tall, and the diameter at the base is 11m.
California is the only state in the US with nine national parks, making it the best spot for hiking and camping.
Being the global hub for technology and innovations, the Golden State of the US is one of the largest economies worldwide. Cities like San Francisco, San Jose, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, etc., make up this tech corner.
California is the birthplace of several inventions, including the internet, skateboards, arcade games, Barbie dolls and more. Also, the first-ever McDonald's was opened in Downey, California, in 1953, which is, at present, a museum.

Though you can visit California in any season, spring (April-May) and fall (September-November) are the best time to visit. When travelling to any of these cities, it is important to have a travel insurance from a reliable source. Besides, as it is the 3rd largest state in America while covering different towns and cities in California, prepare for different climatic conditions.

FAQs About the List of Cities in California

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Which cities in California have international airports?

There are nine international airports in California in cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, Palm Springs, Fresno, Ontario and San Jose.

Which cities in California are connected by Interstate Highways?

San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Sacramento, Santa Monica, Nevada, etc., are the cities through which Interstate Highways pass in California.

How many intercity state routes pass through the cities or towns in California?

Eight intercity state routes pass through some top cities and towns in California.