Cost of Living in Ojai, CA
Population 7,576 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Ojai's housing market carries a clear premium over the US median: $947,000 for a typical home, about 210% above the national figure.
Ojai sits roughly 13 miles north of San Buenaventura (Ventura) — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than San Buenaventura (Ventura)'s $779,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Ojai
The median home value in Ojai is $947,000 — 210% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,913/month, 46% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,202/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, 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 69.2°F and lows of 53.3°F. Overall, Ojai has a cost of living index of 245 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 145% more expensive.
Ojai 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 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 66 |
| Low °F | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 47 |
| Precip" | 2.92 | 3.26 | 2.30 | 0.69 | 0.34 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.46 | 0.71 | 2.08 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Ojai, CA?
Ojai has a cost index of 245 (100 = national average). It is 145% above the national average.
What is average rent in Ojai, CA?
The median gross rent in Ojai is $1,913 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Ojai?
The median home value in Ojai is $947,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Ojai?
The median household income in Ojai is $79,202 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Ojai, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ojai is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Ojai, CA affordable?
Ojai is above average in cost of living, with an index of 245 — about 145% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Ojai?
Ojai has average high temperatures of 69.2°F and average lows of 53.3°F. Annual precipitation is 12.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Ojai at a Glance
- Population
- 7,576
- Median Income
- $79,202
- Home Value
- $947,000
- Median Rent
- $1,913/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 69.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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