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Cost of Living in Dublin, CA

Population 70,542 · California · Data vintage 2023

337
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $1.2 million, the typical home in Dublin costs about 4× the national median, a premium characteristic of resort and luxury markets rather than primary-residence metros.

Geographically, Dublin sits roughly 13 miles northeast of Hayward. Median home values run roughly 49% higher than Hayward's $821,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 401
Rent 242

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

About the Cost of Living in Dublin

The median home value in Dublin is $1,224,100 — 301% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,174/month, 142% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $205,046/year is 175% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, Dublin has a cost of living index of 337 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 237% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,224,100
301% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,287,272
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$3,174/mo
142% above avg
Zillow Rent
$3,090/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.1x
Favors renting
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 65.1%
Renter-occupied 34.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,174
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,788/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
41.6 min
54% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
31.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
51.3%
Carpooled
6.7%
Public transit
7.1%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
31.6%

⚡ 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
$205,046
175% above avg
Per Capita Income
$81,377
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
27% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.9%
Graduate degree 31.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.3
Male median age 36.9
Female median age 37.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
54%
Good air days/yr
130
Max AQI recorded
219
PM2.5 days
129
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dublin, CA?

Dublin has a cost index of 337 (100 = national average). It is 237% above the national average.

What is average rent in Dublin, CA?

The median gross rent in Dublin is $3,174 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dublin?

The median home value in Dublin is $1,224,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Dublin?

The median household income in Dublin is $205,046 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dublin, CA?

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

Is Dublin, CA affordable?

Dublin is above average in cost of living, with an index of 337 — about 237% higher than the national average.

Dublin at a Glance

Population
70,542
Median Income
$205,046
Home Value
$1,224,100
Median Rent
$3,174/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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