Cost of Living in Rodeo, CA

Population 8,735 · California · Data vintage 2023

194
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rodeo's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $652,000 for a typical home, 114% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $88,819 that put it in the upper third of the state. At 9.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Rodeo sits roughly 5 miles south of Vallejo — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 17% higher than Vallejo's $558,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 214
Rent 163

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

About the Cost of Living in Rodeo

The median home value in Rodeo is $652,100 — 114% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,143/month, 63% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,819/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.6%, 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, Rodeo has a cost of living index of 194 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 94% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$652,100
114% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$646,051
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,143/mo
63% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.4x
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 58.4%
Renter-occupied 41.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,143
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,757/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
35.8 min
33% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.5%
Carpooled
10.0%
Public transit
6.0%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
1.3%
Work from home
9.6%

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
$88,819
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,287
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
99% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%
Graduate degree 7.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.2
Male median age 40.4
Female median age 41.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
47.4%
Good air days/yr
110
Max AQI recorded
270
PM2.5 days
94
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Rodeo, CA?

Rodeo has a cost index of 194 (100 = national average). It is 94% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rodeo, CA?

The median gross rent in Rodeo is $2,143 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rodeo?

The median home value in Rodeo is $652,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Rodeo?

The median household income in Rodeo is $88,819 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rodeo, CA?

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

Is Rodeo, CA affordable?

Rodeo is above average in cost of living, with an index of 194 — about 94% higher than the national average.

Rodeo at a Glance

Population
8,735
Median Income
$88,819
Home Value
$652,100
Median Rent
$2,143/mo
Unemployment
9.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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