Cost of Living in Cutler, CA

Population 4,002 · California · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cutler is a smaller California community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $62,151 and housing costs ($203,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 18.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Cutler sits roughly 14 miles north of Visalia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than Visalia's $341,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 67
Rent 94

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cutler

The median home value in Cutler is $203,300 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,235/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,151/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 18.1%, 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, Cutler has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$203,300
33% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$479,730
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 48.8%
Renter-occupied 51.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,235
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,849/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.9 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.6%
Carpooled
24.0%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
2.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$62,151
17% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,598
Unemployment Rate
18.1%
277% above avg
Poverty Rate
22.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.2%
Graduate degree 1.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 28.2
Male median age 27
Female median age 29.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 69 — Moderate
25.8%
Good air days/yr
242
Max AQI recorded
154
PM2.5 days
206
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cutler, CA?

Cutler has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cutler, CA?

The median gross rent in Cutler is $1,235 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cutler?

The median home value in Cutler is $203,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cutler?

The median household income in Cutler is $62,151 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cutler, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cutler is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Cutler, CA affordable?

Yes, Cutler is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

Cutler at a Glance

Population
4,002
Median Income
$62,151
Home Value
$203,300
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
Unemployment
18.1%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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