Cost of Living in Boyes Hot Springs, CA

Population 7,031 · California · Data vintage 2023

200
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Boyes Hot Springs run well above the national baseline, with a median of $739,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $89,568 place the city among the better-paid California metros.

Geographically, Boyes Hot Springs sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Santa Rosa. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Santa Rosa's $685,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 242
Rent 137

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

About the Cost of Living in Boyes Hot Springs

The median home value in Boyes Hot Springs is $738,800 — 142% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,802/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,568/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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, Boyes Hot Springs has a cost of living index of 200 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 100% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$738,800
142% above avg
Median Rent
$1,802/mo
37% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
34.2x
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 60.2%
Renter-occupied 39.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,802
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,416/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
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
9.6%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
12.3%

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
$89,568
20% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,990
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.8%
Graduate degree 9.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.2
Male median age 40.6
Female median age 39.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 33 — Good
88.5%
Good air days/yr
117
Max AQI recorded
127
PM2.5 days
236
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Boyes Hot Springs, CA?

Boyes Hot Springs has a cost index of 200 (100 = national average). It is 100% above the national average.

What is average rent in Boyes Hot Springs, CA?

The median gross rent in Boyes Hot Springs is $1,802 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Boyes Hot Springs?

The median home value in Boyes Hot Springs is $738,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Boyes Hot Springs?

The median household income in Boyes Hot Springs is $89,568 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Boyes Hot Springs, CA?

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

Is Boyes Hot Springs, CA affordable?

Boyes Hot Springs is above average in cost of living, with an index of 200 — about 100% higher than the national average.

Boyes Hot Springs at a Glance

Population
7,031
Median Income
$89,568
Home Value
$738,800
Median Rent
$1,802/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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