Cost of Living in Boonville, CA

With a cost of living index of 131, Boonville, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 31% more expensive than the national average and 12% below the California state average of 144. Boonville is a small community of 985 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Boonville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,380 (5% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $625,000 (105% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 11.7x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Boonville is $53,510, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 31% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

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.