Cost of Living in Woodland, CA
Population 61,256 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
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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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