Cost of Living in Muscoy, CA

Population 11,402 · California · Data vintage 2023

128
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Muscoy 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. Rental affordability is stretched — $1,766/month works out to about 37% of median household income, above the 30% "cost-burdened" line.

Geographically, Muscoy is part of the immediate San Bernardino metro area. Housing prices track closely with San Bernardino's $385,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 124
Rent 134

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

About the Cost of Living in Muscoy

The median home value in Muscoy is $379,200 — 24% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,766/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,726/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.9%, 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, Muscoy has a cost of living index of 128 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$379,200
24% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$443,916
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,766/mo
34% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.9x
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 51.9%
Renter-occupied 48.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,766
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,380/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
30.2 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
9.6%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
4.6%

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
$57,726
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,271
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
44% above avg
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.8%
Graduate degree 1.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.6
Male median age 32.8
Female median age 30.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 71 — Moderate
13.7%
Good air days/yr
214
Max AQI recorded
137
PM2.5 days
205
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Muscoy, CA?

Muscoy has a cost index of 128 (100 = national average). It is 28% above the national average.

What is average rent in Muscoy, CA?

The median gross rent in Muscoy is $1,766 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Muscoy?

The median home value in Muscoy is $379,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Muscoy?

The median household income in Muscoy is $57,726 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Muscoy, CA?

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

Is Muscoy, CA affordable?

Muscoy is above average in cost of living, with an index of 128 — about 28% higher than the national average.

Muscoy at a Glance

Population
11,402
Median Income
$57,726
Home Value
$379,200
Median Rent
$1,766/mo
Unemployment
6.9%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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