Cost of Living in North Auburn, CA

Population 13,833 · California · Data vintage 2023

147
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Auburn 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.

Geographically, North Auburn sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Roseville. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Roseville's $631,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 165
Rent 120

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

About the Cost of Living in North Auburn

The median home value in North Auburn is $503,400 — 65% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,581/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,125/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below 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, North Auburn has a cost of living index of 147 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$503,400
65% above avg
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
20% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.5x
Favors renting
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 63.5%
Renter-occupied 36.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,581
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,195/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
6.2%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
3.4%
Work from home
13.4%

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
$72,125
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$44,024
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.3%
Graduate degree 10.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.5
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 50.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.9%
Good air days/yr
143
Max AQI recorded
120
PM2.5 days
245
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Auburn, CA?

North Auburn has a cost index of 147 (100 = national average). It is 47% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Auburn, CA?

The median gross rent in North Auburn is $1,581 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Auburn?

The median home value in North Auburn is $503,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Auburn?

The median household income in North Auburn is $72,125 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Auburn, CA?

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

Is North Auburn, CA affordable?

North Auburn is above average in cost of living, with an index of 147 — about 47% higher than the national average.

North Auburn at a Glance

Population
13,833
Median Income
$72,125
Home Value
$503,400
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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