Cost of Living in Pollock Pines, CA

With a cost of living index of 104, Pollock Pines, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and 40% below the California state average of 144. Pollock Pines is a smaller community of 6,056 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pollock Pines's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,101 (17% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $389,500 (28% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.3x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Pollock Pines is $74,190, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Pollock Pines. The area sees an average annual temperature of 44.2°F, with summers averaging 59°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches spread over roughly 75 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.