Cost of Living in Coachella, CA
Population 42,594 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Most of Coachella's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $67,558 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 10.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Geographically, Coachella is about 60 miles east of Temecula, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 47% lower than Temecula's $640,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Coachella
The median home value in Coachella is $341,300 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,115/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,558/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.4%, 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 88.7°F and lows of 56.3°F. Overall, Coachella has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% 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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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 71 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 95 | 103 | 107 | 106 | 102 | 91 | 79 | 69 |
| Low °F | 39 | 43 | 49 | 55 | 63 | 69 | 76 | 75 | 68 | 57 | 45 | 38 |
| Precip" | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.34 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.32 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.34 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Coachella, CA?
Coachella has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.
What is average rent in Coachella, CA?
The median gross rent in Coachella is $1,115 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Coachella?
The median home value in Coachella is $341,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Coachella?
The median household income in Coachella is $67,558 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Coachella, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Coachella is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Coachella, CA affordable?
Coachella is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Coachella?
Coachella has average high temperatures of 88.7°F and average lows of 56.3°F. Annual precipitation is 3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Coachella at a Glance
- Population
- 42,594
- Median Income
- $67,558
- Home Value
- $341,300
- Median Rent
- $1,115/mo
- Unemployment
- 10.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 88.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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