Cost of Living in Elverta, CA

Population 4,252 · California · Data vintage 2023

137
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Elverta a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $456,000.

Elverta sits roughly 8 miles west of Roseville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Roseville's $631,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 118

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

About the Cost of Living in Elverta

The median home value in Elverta is $455,500 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,544/month, 18% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,563/year is 23% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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, Elverta has a cost of living index of 137 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$455,500
49% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$582,460
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,544/mo
18% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.6x
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 82.9%
Renter-occupied 17.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,544
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,158/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
31.8 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.1%
Carpooled
9.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
5.7%

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
$91,563
23% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,554
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.0%
Graduate degree 3.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.7
Male median age 45.2
Female median age 53.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
49.3%
Good air days/yr
133
Max AQI recorded
166
PM2.5 days
199
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Elverta, CA?

Elverta has a cost index of 137 (100 = national average). It is 37% above the national average.

What is average rent in Elverta, CA?

The median gross rent in Elverta is $1,544 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Elverta?

The median home value in Elverta is $455,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Elverta?

The median household income in Elverta is $91,563 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Elverta, CA?

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

Is Elverta, CA affordable?

Elverta is above average in cost of living, with an index of 137 — about 37% higher than the national average.

Elverta at a Glance

Population
4,252
Median Income
$91,563
Home Value
$455,500
Median Rent
$1,544/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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