Cost of Living in Maywood, CA
Population 24,593 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Maywood is priced well above national norms — a median of $595,000, roughly 95% above the US figure — typical of the coastal premium that California. At 6.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Maywood is part of the immediate East Los Angeles metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with East Los Angeles' $614,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Maywood
The median home value in Maywood is $595,000 — 95% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,467/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,655/year is 17% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, 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 74.8°F and lows of 56.8°F. Overall, Maywood has a cost of living index of 162 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 68 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 67 |
| Low °F | 49 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 53 | 48 |
| Precip" | 3.29 | 3.64 | 2.23 | 0.69 | 0.32 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 2.48 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Maywood, CA?
Maywood has a cost index of 162 (100 = national average). It is 62% above the national average.
What is average rent in Maywood, CA?
The median gross rent in Maywood is $1,467 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Maywood?
The median home value in Maywood is $595,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Maywood?
The median household income in Maywood is $61,655 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Maywood, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Maywood is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Maywood, CA affordable?
Maywood is above average in cost of living, with an index of 162 — about 62% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Maywood?
Maywood has average high temperatures of 74.8°F and average lows of 56.8°F. Annual precipitation is 14.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Maywood at a Glance
- Population
- 24,593
- Median Income
- $61,655
- Home Value
- $595,000
- Median Rent
- $1,467/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 74.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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