Cost of Living in Airport, CA

With a cost of living index of 99, Airport, CA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 45% below the California state average of 144. Airport is a small community of 1,258 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Airport's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,150 (13% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $333,300 (9% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 7.9x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Airport is $42,000, which is 44% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 33% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Everyday prices in the Modesto, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.