Temple City, California has an overall cost of living index of 92.0, which is 8.0 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,034 per month, while the typical home is valued around $930,200. Households earn a median of $102,449 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$102,449
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,034
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$930,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
92.0
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
92.0
Goods
93.1
Rents / Housing
76.1
Services
87.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $95,010 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $77,860 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $56,830 |
| ⚡Electrician | $66,290 |
| 📊Accountant | $79,640 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
35,749
Latest estimate
Median Age
43 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Temple City?
Temple City has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.0. The US national average is 100, so Temple City is 8.0 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Temple City?
The median gross rent in Temple City is $2,034 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Temple City?
The median household income in Temple City is $102,449 per year.
What is the median home value in Temple City?
The median home value in Temple City is $930,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Temple City?
Air quality data for Temple City is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Temple City?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology