Cost of Living in Midway City, CA
Population 8,094 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Midway City's housing market carries a clear premium over the US median: $724,000 for a typical home, about 137% above the national figure. At 7.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located <5 miles southwest of Garden Grove, Midway City falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Garden Grove's $766,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Midway City
The median home value in Midway City is $723,700 — 137% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,439/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,735/year is 13% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, 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 72.6°F and lows of 57.2°F. Overall, Midway City has a cost of living index of 186 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 86% more expensive.
Midway City has limited residential data
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🏠 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
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 67 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 74 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 67 |
| Low °F | 49 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 53 | 48 |
| Precip" | 2.59 | 2.64 | 1.62 | 0.52 | 0.27 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 0.54 | 0.80 | 2.04 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Midway City, CA?
Midway City has a cost index of 186 (100 = national average). It is 86% above the national average.
What is average rent in Midway City, CA?
The median gross rent in Midway City is $1,439 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Midway City?
The median home value in Midway City is $723,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Midway City?
The median household income in Midway City is $64,735 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Midway City, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Midway City is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Midway City, CA affordable?
Midway City is above average in cost of living, with an index of 186 — about 86% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Midway City?
Midway City has average high temperatures of 72.6°F and average lows of 57.2°F. Annual precipitation is 11.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Midway City at a Glance
- Population
- 8,094
- Median Income
- $64,735
- Home Value
- $723,700
- Median Rent
- $1,439/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 72.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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