California Cost Of Living Increase 2025. Is an approximate 3.9% pay bump enough to sustain workers in this economy? After accounting for the freed‑up funding and the cost of providing a 2.46 percent statutory cost‑of‑living adjustment for existing programs, we estimate that $2.8 billion is.

Because of our union’s power and influence in the legislature, we’re excited to share that. The cost of living in california is rising with inflation and high gas prices as relief payments start landing in bank accounts.