Cost of Living in Rio Dell, CA
Population 3,371 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $46,055, median household incomes in Rio Dell land roughly 38% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 9.9%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Rio Dell lies roughly 130 miles west of the nearest major metro, Chico. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Chico's $455,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Rio Dell
The median home value in Rio Dell is $313,400 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,057/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,055/year is 38% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.9%, 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, Rio Dell has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Rio Dell, CA?
Rio Dell has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.
What is average rent in Rio Dell, CA?
The median gross rent in Rio Dell is $1,057 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Rio Dell?
The median home value in Rio Dell is $313,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Rio Dell?
The median household income in Rio Dell is $46,055 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Rio Dell, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Rio Dell is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Rio Dell, CA affordable?
Rio Dell is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).
Rio Dell at a Glance
- Population
- 3,371
- Median Income
- $46,055
- Home Value
- $313,400
- Median Rent
- $1,057/mo
- Unemployment
- 9.9%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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