Cost of Living in Placer County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $74,985.

Median family income: $137,395.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

13thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$137,395

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Placer County, CA.

$23,127 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$74,985

Per year

  • Housing:$23,127
  • Taxes:$17,786
  • Transport:$13,334
  • Other Costs:$8,753
  • Healthcare:$6,920
  • Food:$5,066
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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Cost of Living in Placer County, CA (2026)