Cost of Living in Arbuckle, CA

Population 3,209 · California · Data vintage 2023

110
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Arbuckle sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Arbuckle is about 45 miles west of Roseville, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Roseville's $631,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 127
Rent 83

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Arbuckle

The median home value in Arbuckle is $388,600 — 27% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,093/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,677/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 75.5°F and lows of 48.6°F. Overall, Arbuckle has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$388,600
27% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$236,315
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.6x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 68.6%
Renter-occupied 31.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,093
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,707/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.3 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.2%
Carpooled
16.8%
Work from home
3.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$83,677
12% above avg
Per Capita Income
$26,964
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
57% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.7%
Graduate degree 1.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.1
Male median age 29.8
Female median age 33.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
75.5°F
Avg Low
48.6°F
Annual Precip
20.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566066738290969590796455
Low °F 384143465258616056494138
Precip" 3.813.652.921.400.930.280.000.050.111.032.213.68

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
31.5%
Good air days/yr
98
Max AQI recorded
268
PM2.5 days
97
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Arbuckle, CA?

Arbuckle has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Arbuckle, CA?

The median gross rent in Arbuckle is $1,093 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Arbuckle?

The median home value in Arbuckle is $388,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Arbuckle?

The median household income in Arbuckle is $83,677 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Arbuckle, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Arbuckle is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Arbuckle, CA affordable?

Arbuckle is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Arbuckle?

Arbuckle has average high temperatures of 75.5°F and average lows of 48.6°F. Annual precipitation is 20.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Arbuckle at a Glance

Population
3,209
Median Income
$83,677
Home Value
$388,600
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
75.5°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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