Cost of Living in Buckhorn, CA

With a cost of living index of 122, Buckhorn, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 22% more expensive than the national average and 21% below the California state average of 144. Buckhorn is a small community of 3,506 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Buckhorn's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,875 (42% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $333,200 (9% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Buckhorn is $78,510, which is 4% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

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.