Cost of Living in Woodland, CA

Population 61,256 · California · Data vintage 2023

145
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Woodland lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $505,000 — 66% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in California.

Geographically, Woodland sits roughly 15 miles west of Sacramento. Housing prices track closely with Sacramento's $485,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 166
Rent 114

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodland

The median home value in Woodland is $505,200 — 66% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,500/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,880/year is 18% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, 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, Woodland has a cost of living index of 145 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$505,200
66% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$549,727
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
14% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,198/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.1x
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 58.1%
Renter-occupied 41.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,500
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,114/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
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.9%
Carpooled
9.8%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.9%
Work from home
12.1%

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
$87,880
18% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,559
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
11% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.2%
Graduate degree 12.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37
Male median age 36.1
Female median age 37.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
67.4%
Good air days/yr
108
Max AQI recorded
140
PM2.5 days
225
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodland, CA?

Woodland has a cost index of 145 (100 = national average). It is 45% above the national average.

What is average rent in Woodland, CA?

The median gross rent in Woodland is $1,500 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodland?

The median home value in Woodland is $505,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Woodland?

The median household income in Woodland is $87,880 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodland, CA?

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

Is Woodland, CA affordable?

Woodland is above average in cost of living, with an index of 145 — about 45% higher than the national average.

Woodland at a Glance

Population
61,256
Median Income
$87,880
Home Value
$505,200
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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