Cost of Living in Windsor, CA
Population 26,179 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in Windsor sits 150% above the national median — $763,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $129,004 (73% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.
Windsor sits roughly 9 miles northwest of Santa Rosa — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Santa Rosa's $685,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Windsor
The median home value in Windsor is $763,200 — 150% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,087/month, 59% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $129,004/year is 73% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 71.8°F and lows of 44.5°F. Overall, Windsor has a cost of living index of 214 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 114% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 62 | 65 | 69 | 75 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 58 |
| Low °F | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 40 | 37 |
| Precip" | 6.67 | 6.67 | 4.58 | 2.10 | 1.27 | 0.31 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 1.65 | 3.58 | 6.76 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Windsor, CA?
Windsor has a cost index of 214 (100 = national average). It is 114% above the national average.
What is average rent in Windsor, CA?
The median gross rent in Windsor is $2,087 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Windsor?
The median home value in Windsor is $763,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Windsor?
The median household income in Windsor is $129,004 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Windsor, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Windsor is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Windsor, CA affordable?
Windsor is above average in cost of living, with an index of 214 — about 114% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Windsor?
Windsor has average high temperatures of 71.8°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 33.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Windsor at a Glance
- Population
- 26,179
- Median Income
- $129,004
- Home Value
- $763,200
- Median Rent
- $2,087/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 71.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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