Cost of Living in August, CA
Population 8,471 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
August 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. Around 29% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
August is part of the immediate Stockton metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Stockton's $413,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in August
The median home value in August is $267,600 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,133/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,708/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.3%, above 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, August has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.
August has limited residential data
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in August, CA?
August has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.
What is average rent in August, CA?
The median gross rent in August is $1,133 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in August?
The median home value in August is $267,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in August?
The median household income in August is $48,708 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in August, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in August is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is August, CA affordable?
Yes, August is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.
August at a Glance
- Population
- 8,471
- Median Income
- $48,708
- Home Value
- $267,600
- Median Rent
- $1,133/mo
- Unemployment
- 10.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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