Cost of Living in Fillmore, CA

Population 16,665 · California · Data vintage 2023

166
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Fillmore sits 86% above the national median — $568,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $90,343 (21% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 13 miles northwest of Simi Valley, Fillmore falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Simi Valley's $754,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 186
Rent 137

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

About the Cost of Living in Fillmore

The median home value in Fillmore is $567,500 — 86% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,799/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $90,343/year is 21% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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, Fillmore has a cost of living index of 166 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 66% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$567,500
86% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$678,787
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,799/mo
37% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.3x
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 65.6%
Renter-occupied 34.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,799
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,413/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
34.2 min
27% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.5%
Carpooled
9.9%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
9.2%

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
$90,343
21% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,010
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
20% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.4%
Graduate degree 3.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36
Male median age 35.9
Female median age 36.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
60.3%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
121
PM2.5 days
239
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fillmore, CA?

Fillmore has a cost index of 166 (100 = national average). It is 66% above the national average.

What is average rent in Fillmore, CA?

The median gross rent in Fillmore is $1,799 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fillmore?

The median home value in Fillmore is $567,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Fillmore?

The median household income in Fillmore is $90,343 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fillmore, CA?

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

Is Fillmore, CA affordable?

Fillmore is above average in cost of living, with an index of 166 — about 66% higher than the national average.

Fillmore at a Glance

Population
16,665
Median Income
$90,343
Home Value
$567,500
Median Rent
$1,799/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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