Cost of Living in San Joaquin County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $55,654.

Median family income: $98,914.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

35thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$98,914

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in San Joaquin County, CA.

$14,976 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$55,654

Per year

  • Housing:$14,976
  • Transport:$13,389
  • Taxes:$10,634
  • Healthcare:$6,305
  • Other Costs:$6,000
  • Food:$4,350
  • Childcare:$0

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

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$47,311
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$49,670
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$50,489
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$50,714
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$50,936

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Cost of Living in San Joaquin County, CA (2026)