Cost of Living in Martinez, CA
Population 36,926 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Martinez run well above the national baseline, with a median of $825,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $125,436 place the city among the better-paid California metros.
Located 6 miles west of Concord, Martinez falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 9% higher than Concord's $756,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Martinez
The median home value in Martinez is $824,700 — 170% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,265/month, 72% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $125,436/year is 68% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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, Martinez has a cost of living index of 231 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 131% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Martinez, CA?
Martinez has a cost index of 231 (100 = national average). It is 131% above the national average.
What is average rent in Martinez, CA?
The median gross rent in Martinez is $2,265 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Martinez?
The median home value in Martinez is $824,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Martinez?
The median household income in Martinez is $125,436 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Martinez, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Martinez is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Martinez, CA affordable?
Martinez is above average in cost of living, with an index of 231 — about 131% higher than the national average.
Martinez at a Glance
- Population
- 36,926
- Median Income
- $125,436
- Home Value
- $824,700
- Median Rent
- $2,265/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.6%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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