Cost of Living in Covina, CA
Population 50,143 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Covina run well above the national baseline, with a median of $666,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $94,792 place the city among the better-paid California metros. At 6.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located <5 miles northeast of West Covina, Covina falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with West Covina's $712,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Covina
The median home value in Covina is $666,000 — 118% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,839/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,792/year is 27% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, 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%. Overall, Covina has a cost of living index of 187 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 87% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Covina, CA?
Covina has a cost index of 187 (100 = national average). It is 87% above the national average.
What is average rent in Covina, CA?
The median gross rent in Covina is $1,839 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Covina?
The median home value in Covina is $666,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Covina?
The median household income in Covina is $94,792 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Covina, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Covina is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Covina, CA affordable?
Covina is above average in cost of living, with an index of 187 — about 87% higher than the national average.
Covina at a Glance
- Population
- 50,143
- Median Income
- $94,792
- Home Value
- $666,000
- Median Rent
- $1,839/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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