Cost of Living in Truckee, CA
Population 16,942 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Truckee run well above the national baseline, with a median of $884,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $125,995 place the city among the better-paid California metros.
Located 25 miles southwest of Reno, Truckee falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 77% higher than Reno's $499,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Truckee
The median home value in Truckee is $884,000 — 190% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,089/month, 59% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $125,995/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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, Truckee has a cost of living index of 237 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 137% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Truckee, CA?
Truckee has a cost index of 237 (100 = national average). It is 137% above the national average.
What is average rent in Truckee, CA?
The median gross rent in Truckee is $2,089 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Truckee?
The median home value in Truckee is $884,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Truckee?
The median household income in Truckee is $125,995 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Truckee, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Truckee is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Truckee, CA affordable?
Truckee is above average in cost of living, with an index of 237 — about 137% higher than the national average.
Truckee at a Glance
- Population
- 16,942
- Median Income
- $125,995
- Home Value
- $884,000
- Median Rent
- $2,089/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.7%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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