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Cost of Living in Foresthill, CA

Population: 1,455 | California

132
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Foresthill is 32% more expensive than the national average.

172
Housing
100
Home Values
109
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 132, Foresthill, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 32% more expensive than the national average and 12% below the California state average of 144. Foresthill is a small community of 1,455 residents.

The median household income in Foresthill is $102,632, which is 37% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Foresthill. The area sees an average annual temperature of 52.2°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 40°F. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches spread over roughly 90 days.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$102,632
vs US Median ($75,149)
+37%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,274/mo
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,523/mo

Everyday Prices in Foresthill

BLS Average Prices for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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
$0.26
Electricity
per kWh
+38% vs US

Climate in Foresthill

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

52.2°F
Avg Temperature
62.4"
Rainfall / Year
90d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 47 45 48 52 61 70 78 77 73 63 51 45
Avg °F 40 39 42 45 53 62 70 70 65 56 45 39
Low °F 34 33 35 38 46 54 63 62 57 48 39 34
Rain" 10.6 10.1 9.0 5.1 4.1 1.1 0.0 0.2 0.6 3.6 7.2 10.9

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