Cost of Living in Pico Rivera, CA
Population 60,821 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Pico Rivera run well above the national baseline, with a median of $621,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $86,956 place the city among the better-paid California metros.
Geographically, Pico Rivera is part of the immediate Downey metro area. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Downey's $729,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Pico Rivera
The median home value in Pico Rivera is $621,400 — 104% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,775/month, 35% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,956/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, 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, Pico Rivera has a cost of living index of 176 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 76% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Pico Rivera, CA?
Pico Rivera has a cost index of 176 (100 = national average). It is 76% above the national average.
What is average rent in Pico Rivera, CA?
The median gross rent in Pico Rivera is $1,775 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Pico Rivera?
The median home value in Pico Rivera is $621,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Pico Rivera?
The median household income in Pico Rivera is $86,956 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Pico Rivera, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pico Rivera is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Pico Rivera, CA affordable?
Pico Rivera is above average in cost of living, with an index of 176 — about 76% higher than the national average.
Pico Rivera at a Glance
- Population
- 60,821
- Median Income
- $86,956
- Home Value
- $621,400
- Median Rent
- $1,775/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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