Cost of Living in Florin, CA

Population 49,536 · California · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Florin lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $360,000 — 18% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in California. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Florin sits roughly 5 miles north of Elk Grove — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 40% lower than Elk Grove's $603,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 114

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

About the Cost of Living in Florin

The median home value in Florin is $359,500 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,503/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,323/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, 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, Florin has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$359,500
18% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$413,296
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
14% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,193/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
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 55.4%
Renter-occupied 44.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,503
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,117/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
28.7 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.9%
Carpooled
17.1%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
9.4%

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
$66,323
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,497
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
70% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.5%
Graduate degree 3.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 34.6
Female median age 36.6

💨 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 Florin, CA?

Florin has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in Florin, CA?

The median gross rent in Florin is $1,503 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Florin?

The median home value in Florin is $359,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Florin?

The median household income in Florin is $66,323 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Florin, CA?

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

Is Florin, CA affordable?

Florin is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

Florin at a Glance

Population
49,536
Median Income
$66,323
Home Value
$359,500
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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