Cost of Living in California
Based on 9 cities we track in California.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,688
Median Home Value
$771,700
Median Income
$83,969
Avg Temperature
64.4°F
Medians across the California cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
7.25%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 13.30%
Cities in California
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Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).