Cost of Living in Woodbridge, CA

Population 3,868 · California · Data vintage 2023

153
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Woodbridge's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $554,000 for a typical home, 82% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $100,682 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Woodbridge sits roughly 13 miles north of Stockton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 34% higher than Stockton's $413,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 182
Rent 111

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodbridge

The median home value in Woodbridge is $553,700 — 82% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,457/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,682/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, Woodbridge has a cost of living index of 153 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$553,700
82% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$654,904
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
11% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.7x
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 82.9%
Renter-occupied 17.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,457
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,071/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
30.7 min
14% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.4%
Carpooled
10.6%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
20.4%

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
$100,682
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,806
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.1%
Graduate degree 10.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.9
Male median age 49.3
Female median age 41.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
57%
Good air days/yr
119
Max AQI recorded
194
PM2.5 days
161
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodbridge, CA?

Woodbridge has a cost index of 153 (100 = national average). It is 53% above the national average.

What is average rent in Woodbridge, CA?

The median gross rent in Woodbridge is $1,457 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodbridge?

The median home value in Woodbridge is $553,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Woodbridge?

The median household income in Woodbridge is $100,682 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodbridge, CA?

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

Is Woodbridge, CA affordable?

Woodbridge is above average in cost of living, with an index of 153 — about 53% higher than the national average.

Woodbridge at a Glance

Population
3,868
Median Income
$100,682
Home Value
$553,700
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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