Cost of Living in Rio Linda, CA
Population 16,951 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Rio Linda a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $439,000.
Rio Linda sits roughly 8 miles north of Sacramento — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Sacramento's $485,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Rio Linda
The median home value in Rio Linda is $438,800 — 44% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,781/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,083/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Rio Linda has a cost of living index of 141 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% more expensive.
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National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Rio Linda, CA?
Rio Linda has a cost index of 141 (100 = national average). It is 41% above the national average.
What is average rent in Rio Linda, CA?
The median gross rent in Rio Linda is $1,781 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Rio Linda?
The median home value in Rio Linda is $438,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Rio Linda?
The median household income in Rio Linda is $96,083 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Rio Linda, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Rio Linda is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Rio Linda, CA affordable?
Rio Linda is above average in cost of living, with an index of 141 — about 41% higher than the national average.
Rio Linda at a Glance
- Population
- 16,951
- Median Income
- $96,083
- Home Value
- $438,800
- Median Rent
- $1,781/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.5%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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