Folsom, California has an overall cost of living index of 109.1, which is 9.1 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,352 per month, while the typical home is valued around $755,200. Households earn a median of $139,804 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$139,804
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,352
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$755,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
109.1
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
109.1
Goods
104.9
Rents / Housing
133.4
Services
138.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $149,340 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $163,020 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $87,840 |
| ⚡Electrician | $81,750 |
| 📊Accountant | $94,200 |
| 🔧Plumber | $74,420 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $343,300 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $128,770 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $140,620 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $89,290 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $159,880 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $60,880 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
83,916
Latest estimate
Median Age
41 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
57
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,966
Per month
Avg Home Value
$608,920
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
32.5
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.5%
What is the cost of living index for Folsom?
Folsom has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 109.1. The US national average is 100, so Folsom is 9.1 points above the national average.
What is the median rent in Folsom?
The median gross rent in Folsom is $2,352 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Folsom?
The median household income in Folsom is $139,804 per year.
What is the median home value in Folsom?
The median home value in Folsom is $755,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Folsom?
Air quality data for Folsom is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Folsom?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
