Cost of Living in Marysville, CA

Population 12,703 · California · Data vintage 2023

93
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Marysville sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.1% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 30 miles northwest of Roseville, Marysville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 55% lower than Roseville's $631,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 93

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

About the Cost of Living in Marysville

The median home value in Marysville is $282,700 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,223/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,150/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.1%, 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, Marysville has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$282,700
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$388,063
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
7% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,646/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
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 39.6%
Renter-occupied 60.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,223
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,837/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
29.6 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.8%
Carpooled
8.7%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
6.0%

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
$58,150
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,722
Unemployment Rate
8.1%
67% above avg
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.4%
Graduate degree 7.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 28.7
Female median age 39.1

🌤 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 Marysville, CA?

Marysville has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.

What is average rent in Marysville, CA?

The median gross rent in Marysville is $1,223 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marysville?

The median home value in Marysville is $282,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marysville?

The median household income in Marysville is $58,150 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marysville, CA?

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

Is Marysville, CA affordable?

Marysville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Marysville?

Marysville 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.

Marysville at a Glance

Population
12,703
Median Income
$58,150
Home Value
$282,700
Median Rent
$1,223/mo
Unemployment
8.1%
Avg High Temp
75.5°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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