Cost of Living in Vine Hill, CA

Population 3,617 · California · Data vintage 2023

204
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Vine Hill run well above the national baseline, with a median of $629,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $124,528 place the city among the better-paid California metros. At 6.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Vine Hill sits roughly 5 miles west of Concord. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Concord's $756,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 206
Rent 200

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

About the Cost of Living in Vine Hill

The median home value in Vine Hill is $628,700 — 106% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,628/month, 100% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $124,528/year is 67% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, 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, Vine Hill has a cost of living index of 204 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 104% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$628,700
106% above avg
Median Rent
$2,628/mo
100% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
Favors buying
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 80.1%
Renter-occupied 19.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,628
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,242/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
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.6%
Carpooled
5.8%
Public transit
1.9%
Work from home
9.7%

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
$124,528
67% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,936
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
33% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.9%
Graduate degree 11.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 42.6

💨 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 Vine Hill, CA?

Vine Hill has a cost index of 204 (100 = national average). It is 104% above the national average.

What is average rent in Vine Hill, CA?

The median gross rent in Vine Hill is $2,628 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Vine Hill?

The median home value in Vine Hill is $628,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Vine Hill?

The median household income in Vine Hill is $124,528 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Vine Hill, CA?

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

Is Vine Hill, CA affordable?

Vine Hill is above average in cost of living, with an index of 204 — about 104% higher than the national average.

Vine Hill at a Glance

Population
3,617
Median Income
$124,528
Home Value
$628,700
Median Rent
$2,628/mo
Unemployment
6.4%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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