Cost of Living in Cloverdale, CA
Population 8,933 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Cloverdale run well above the national baseline, with a median of $613,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $104,238 place the city among the better-paid California metros. An unemployment rate of 2.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Cloverdale is about 30 miles northwest of Santa Rosa, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Santa Rosa's $685,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Cloverdale
The median home value in Cloverdale is $613,400 — 101% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,245/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,238/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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, Cloverdale has a cost of living index of 159 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Cloverdale, CA?
Cloverdale has a cost index of 159 (100 = national average). It is 59% above the national average.
What is average rent in Cloverdale, CA?
The median gross rent in Cloverdale is $1,245 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Cloverdale?
The median home value in Cloverdale is $613,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Cloverdale?
The median household income in Cloverdale is $104,238 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Cloverdale, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cloverdale is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Cloverdale, CA affordable?
Cloverdale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 159 — about 59% higher than the national average.
Cloverdale at a Glance
- Population
- 8,933
- Median Income
- $104,238
- Home Value
- $613,400
- Median Rent
- $1,245/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.2%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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