Cost of Living in Murrieta, CA
Population 111,621 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Murrieta run well above the national baseline, with a median of $607,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $109,780 place the city among the better-paid California metros. At 7.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Murrieta
The median home value in Murrieta is $606,900 — 99% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,330/month, 77% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,780/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.1%, 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%. Overall, Murrieta has a cost of living index of 190 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 90% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Murrieta, CA?
Murrieta has a cost index of 190 (100 = national average). It is 90% above the national average.
What is average rent in Murrieta, CA?
The median gross rent in Murrieta is $2,330 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Murrieta?
The median home value in Murrieta is $606,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Murrieta?
The median household income in Murrieta is $109,780 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Murrieta, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Murrieta is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Murrieta, CA affordable?
Murrieta is above average in cost of living, with an index of 190 — about 90% higher than the national average.
Murrieta at a Glance
- Population
- 111,621
- Median Income
- $109,780
- Home Value
- $606,900
- Median Rent
- $2,330/mo
- Unemployment
- 7.1%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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