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Cost of Living in Delft Colony, CA

Population: 1,024 | California

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Delft Colony is 4% less expensive than the national average.

88
Housing
100
Home Values
101
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Delft Colony, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Delft Colony, CA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 48% below the California state average of 144. Delft Colony is a small community of 1,024 residents.

The median household income in Delft Colony is $37,004, which is 51% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 38% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Everyday prices in the Visalia, 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
$37,004
vs US Median ($75,149)
-51%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,164/mo
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$851/mo

Everyday Prices in Delft Colony

BLS Average Prices for the Visalia, 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
$0.28
Electricity
per kWh
+47% vs US

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