Cost of Living in Cerritos, CA
Population 48,340 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Cerritos sits 198% above the national median — $909,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $133,953 (80% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.
Located <5 miles south of Norwalk, Cerritos falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 47% higher than Norwalk's $617,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cerritos
The median home value in Cerritos is $908,600 — 198% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,909/month, 121% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $133,953/year is 80% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 76.4°F and lows of 56.0°F. Overall, Cerritos has a cost of living index of 267 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 167% more expensive.
🏠 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
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💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 69 | 69 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 84 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 74 | 68 |
| Low °F | 46 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 58 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 51 | 46 |
| Precip" | 2.85 | 3.02 | 1.74 | 0.59 | 0.30 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 0.50 | 0.74 | 1.86 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cerritos, CA?
Cerritos has a cost index of 267 (100 = national average). It is 167% above the national average.
What is average rent in Cerritos, CA?
The median gross rent in Cerritos is $2,909 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Cerritos?
The median home value in Cerritos is $908,600 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Cerritos?
The median household income in Cerritos is $133,953 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cerritos, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cerritos is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Cerritos, CA affordable?
Cerritos is above average in cost of living, with an index of 267 — about 167% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Cerritos?
Cerritos has average high temperatures of 76.4°F and average lows of 56.0°F. Annual precipitation is 11.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Cerritos at a Glance
- Population
- 48,340
- Median Income
- $133,953
- Home Value
- $908,600
- Median Rent
- $2,909/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 76.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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