Cost of Living in Camino, CA

With a cost of living index of 138, Camino, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 38% more expensive than the national average and 6% below the California state average of 144. Camino is a small community of 1,968 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Camino's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,013 (53% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $472,000 (55% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.7x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Camino is $82,098, which is 9% 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.

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.