Cost of Living in Bystrom, CA

With a cost of living index of 95, Bystrom, CA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 49% below the California state average of 144. Bystrom is a small community of 4,109 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bystrom's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,238 (6% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $250,300 (18% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.9x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Bystrom is $42,212, which is 44% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 35% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.