Cost of Living in Las Lomas, CA

Population 3,223 · California · Data vintage 2023

182
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Las Lomas's housing market carries a clear premium over the US median: $684,000 for a typical home, about 124% above the national figure. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Las Lomas sits roughly 13 miles northwest of Salinas. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Salinas' $611,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 224
Rent 119

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

About the Cost of Living in Las Lomas

The median home value in Las Lomas is $683,900 — 124% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,570/month, 19% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,869/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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, Las Lomas has a cost of living index of 182 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 82% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$683,900
124% above avg
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
19% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
36.3x
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 69.6%
Renter-occupied 30.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,570
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,184/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
30.2 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.6%
Carpooled
15.7%
Walked
2.8%
Work from home
4.0%

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
$78,869
6% above avg
Per Capita Income
$23,804
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
53% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 3.0%
Graduate degree 3.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.9
Male median age 28.8
Female median age 33.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
75.1%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
212
PM2.5 days
146
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Las Lomas, CA?

Las Lomas has a cost index of 182 (100 = national average). It is 82% above the national average.

What is average rent in Las Lomas, CA?

The median gross rent in Las Lomas is $1,570 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Las Lomas?

The median home value in Las Lomas is $683,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Las Lomas?

The median household income in Las Lomas is $78,869 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Las Lomas, CA?

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

Is Las Lomas, CA affordable?

Las Lomas is above average in cost of living, with an index of 182 — about 82% higher than the national average.

Las Lomas at a Glance

Population
3,223
Median Income
$78,869
Home Value
$683,900
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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