Cost of Living in Angels, CA
Population 3,721 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Angels a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $444,000.
Geographically, Angels is about 40 miles northeast of Modesto, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Modesto's $416,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Angels
The median home value in Angels is $444,400 — 46% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,732/month, 32% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,353/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Angels has a cost of living index of 140 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% more expensive.
Angels has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Angels, CA?
Angels has a cost index of 140 (100 = national average). It is 40% above the national average.
What is average rent in Angels, CA?
The median gross rent in Angels is $1,732 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Angels?
The median home value in Angels is $444,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Angels?
The median household income in Angels is $60,353 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Angels, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Angels is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Angels, CA affordable?
Angels is above average in cost of living, with an index of 140 — about 40% higher than the national average.
Angels at a Glance
- Population
- 3,721
- Median Income
- $60,353
- Home Value
- $444,400
- Median Rent
- $1,732/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.6%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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