Cost of Living in Buckhorn, CA
Population 3,506 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Buckhorn a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $333,000.
Located 45 miles east of Elk Grove, Buckhorn falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Elk Grove's $603,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Buckhorn
The median home value in Buckhorn is $333,200 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,875/month, 43% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,510/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, 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, Buckhorn has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% more expensive.
Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn, CA?
Buckhorn has a cost index of 123 (100 = national average). It is 23% above the national average.
What is average rent in Buckhorn, CA?
The median gross rent in Buckhorn is $1,875 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Buckhorn?
The median home value in Buckhorn is $333,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Buckhorn?
The median household income in Buckhorn is $78,510 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Buckhorn, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Buckhorn is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Buckhorn, CA affordable?
Buckhorn is above average in cost of living, with an index of 123 — about 23% higher than the national average.
Buckhorn at a Glance
- Population
- 3,506
- Median Income
- $78,510
- Home Value
- $333,200
- Median Rent
- $1,875/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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