Linda, CA Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Linda. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Linda compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Linda, California

Cost of living in Linda research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Linda is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in California, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

119 Cost of living index 1.2x higher vs US
#89 Cheapest in California (of 634)
#4,283 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$391,876 Median home value
$1,211 Median rent
$72,776 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Linda, CA?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Linda has an overall cost of living index of 119, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to California, Linda has a cost of living index that's 0.8x lower than California's index of 142.

The standard of living in Linda ranks as #89 most affordable out of the 634 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Linda ranks as the #545 most expensive place in the Golden State.

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Linda Cost Of Living Vs. California

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Linda. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Linda is 113.

  • The Groceries index in Linda is 115.

  • The Health index in Linda is 124.

  • The Housing index in Linda is 116.

  • The Transportation index in Linda is 121.

  • The Utilities index in Linda is 118.

Living Expense Linda California National Average
Overall 119 142 100
Services 113 110 100
Groceries 115 118 100
Health 124 197 100
Housing 116 120 100
Transportation 121 121 100
Utilities 118 121 100

Linda Cost Of Living Compared To California Averages

Services
Linda 113
California avg 110
Groceries
Linda 115
California avg 118
Health
Linda 124
California avg 197
Housing
Linda 116
California avg 120
Transportation
Linda 121
California avg 121
Utilities
Linda 118
California avg 121

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Linda, CA Housing Cost Breakdown

$391,876Median Home Value
$1,211Median Rent
$72,776Median Income

Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Linda is $391,876.

  • The Median Rent in Linda is $1,211.

  • The Median Income in Linda is $72,776.

  • The Home Value To Income in Linda is 5.4x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Linda is 0.2x.

Statistic Linda California United States
Median Home Value $391,876 $774,581 $332,700
Median Rent $1,211 $2,036 $1,413
Median Income $72,776 $99,122 $80,734
Home Value To Income 5.4x 7.8x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.2x 0.25x 0.21x

Linda, CA Costs By Category

Detailed Linda Services costs vs. California
Item Linda California
Shampoo $1.44 $1.28
Movie $13.76 $12.13
Bowling $22.22 $18
Haircut $40.0 $24.26
Beauty Salon $60.53 $45.56
Detailed Linda Groceries costs vs. California
Item Linda California
Ground Beef $5.56 $5.84
Fried Chicken $2.06 $1.57
Milk $4.93 $4.67
Potatoes $4.69 $4.93
Pizza $13.98 $12.09
Beer $10.49 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.67 $3.7
Detailed Linda Health costs vs. California
Item Linda California
Optometrist $153.5 $125.68
Doctor $201.43 $135.78
Dentist $115.72 $113.29
Detailed Linda Transportation costs vs. California
Item Linda California
Gasoline $4.51 $3.46
Tire Balancing $58.67 $59.92
Detailed Linda Utilities costs vs. California
Item Linda California
All Electricity $238.53 $193.99
Phone $190.81 $192.25

Linda SnackAbility

5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 5/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 10/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 4/10
Commute 6/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Linda

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Linda. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Olivehurst, CA has a cost of living index of 118, 1.0x Linda.

  • Live Oak, CA has a cost of living index of 118, 1.0x Linda.

  • Marysville, CA has a cost of living index of 116, 1.0x Linda.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Linda
Olivehurst, CA 18,444 118 1.0x
Live Oak, CA 16,911 118 1.0x
Marysville, CA 12,726 116 1.0x
Plumas Lake, CA 9,418 140 1.2x
Gridley, CA 7,330 115 1.0x