Cost of Living in East Rancho Dominguez, CA

Population 14,219 · California · Data vintage 2023

156
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

East Rancho Dominguez sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, East Rancho Dominguez sits roughly 5 miles southwest of Downey. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Downey's $729,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 180
Rent 121

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

About the Cost of Living in East Rancho Dominguez

The median home value in East Rancho Dominguez is $548,400 — 80% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,593/month, 21% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,645/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, 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 73.9°F and lows of 55.9°F. Overall, East Rancho Dominguez has a cost of living index of 156 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$548,400
80% above avg
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
21% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.7x
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 55.6%
Renter-occupied 44.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,593
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,207/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
34.1 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.2%
Carpooled
13.2%
Public transit
2.9%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
4.3%

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
$67,645
9% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,901
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
17% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.7%
Graduate degree 1.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.2
Male median age 33
Female median age 35.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.9°F
Avg Low
55.9°F
Annual Precip
12"
40° 53° 65° 78° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 676769717376818382787367
Low °F 474851545861656664595247
Precip" 2.893.021.650.560.260.070.050.010.080.530.752.15

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 67 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Rancho Dominguez, CA?

East Rancho Dominguez has a cost index of 156 (100 = national average). It is 56% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Rancho Dominguez, CA?

The median gross rent in East Rancho Dominguez is $1,593 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Rancho Dominguez?

The median home value in East Rancho Dominguez is $548,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Rancho Dominguez?

The median household income in East Rancho Dominguez is $67,645 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Rancho Dominguez, CA?

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

Is East Rancho Dominguez, CA affordable?

East Rancho Dominguez is above average in cost of living, with an index of 156 — about 56% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in East Rancho Dominguez?

East Rancho Dominguez has average high temperatures of 73.9°F and average lows of 55.9°F. Annual precipitation is 12". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

East Rancho Dominguez at a Glance

Population
14,219
Median Income
$67,645
Home Value
$548,400
Median Rent
$1,593/mo
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg High Temp
73.9°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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