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Cost of Living in Del Rio, CA

Population: 1,557 | California

169
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Del Rio is 69% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
369
Home Values
105
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Del Rio, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 169, Del Rio, CA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 69% more expensive than the national average and 25% above the California state average of 144. Del Rio is a small community of 1,557 residents.

The median household income in Del Rio is $194,083, which is 158% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$194,083
vs US Median ($75,149)
+158%

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,125,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,638/mo

Everyday Prices in Del Rio

BLS Average Prices for the Modesto, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.27
Electricity
per kWh
+40% vs US

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