Cost of Living in Woodbridge, CA
Population 3,868 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
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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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