Cost of Living in Clyde, CA

With a cost of living index of 125, Clyde, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 25% more expensive than the national average and 18% below the California state average of 144. Clyde is a small community of 716 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Clyde's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,125 (15% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $610,600 (100% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.1x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Clyde is $118,828, which is 58% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 11% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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.