Cost of Living in Buena Vista, CA

With a cost of living index of 100, Buena Vista, CA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 0% more expensive than the national average and 44% below the California state average of 144. Buena Vista is a small community of 624 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Buena Vista's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,432 (9% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $225,000 (26% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Buena Vista is $88,664, which is 18% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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.