Cost of Living in Linda, CA

Population 23,215 · California · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Linda is a smaller California community of around 23000 residents, where median household incomes of $69,161 and housing costs ($338,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Linda is about 25 miles northwest of Roseville, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than Roseville's $631,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Linda

The median home value in Linda is $337,700 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,083/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,161/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.9%, 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 75.5°F and lows of 48.6°F. Overall, Linda has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$337,700
11% above avg
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
18% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.0x
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 55.5%
Renter-occupied 44.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,083
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,697/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
30.3 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.9%
Carpooled
12.9%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
7.2%

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
$69,161
7% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,542
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
85% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.9%
Graduate degree 5.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.3
Male median age 30.4
Female median age 30.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
75.5°F
Avg Low
48.6°F
Annual Precip
20.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566066738290969590796455
Low °F 384143465258616056494138
Precip" 3.813.652.921.400.930.280.000.050.111.032.213.68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Linda, CA?

Linda has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in Linda, CA?

The median gross rent in Linda is $1,083 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Linda?

The median home value in Linda is $337,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Linda?

The median household income in Linda is $69,161 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Linda, CA?

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

Is Linda, CA affordable?

Linda is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Linda?

Linda has average high temperatures of 75.5°F and average lows of 48.6°F. Annual precipitation is 20.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Linda at a Glance

Population
23,215
Median Income
$69,161
Home Value
$337,700
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
Unemployment
8.9%
Avg High Temp
75.5°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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