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Cost of living in Tuolumne County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,161/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 54,873 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,123 36%
Federal tax $481 15%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $397 13%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $83 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Tuolumne County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$987
per month
1 bedroom
$1,123
per month
2 bedroom
$1,439
per month
3 bedroom
$1,891
per month
4 bedroom
$2,416
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tuolumne County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,259
per year
Individual earnings
$39,487
per year
Per capita
$41,372
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tuolumne County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$406,200
Annual property tax
$2,737

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tuolumne County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 30.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$50
per month
Annual total
$2,604
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Tuolumne County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Tuolumne County

State and local tax rates for California.

State income tax
13.3%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
7.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Tuolumne County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.2 min
Drive alone
75.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
12.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tuolumne County

What it costs to live in Tuolumne County each month.

Single person
$3,161
per month
  • Rent $1,123
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $481
  • State tax $83
Couple
$4,845
per month
  • Rent $1,439
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $853
  • State tax $281
Family
$7,504
per month
  • Rent $1,891
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $853
  • State tax $281

Frequently asked questions about Tuolumne County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tuolumne County?

In Tuolumne County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,123 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,439 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,891 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tuolumne County?

In Tuolumne County, CA, the average household income is $72,259 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,487 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tuolumne County?

The estimated cost of living in Tuolumne County, CA is approximately $3,161 per month for a single person, $4,845 for a couple, $7,504 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tuolumne County?

The combined sales tax rate in Tuolumne County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.

Is Tuolumne County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tuolumne County, CA would need approximately $3,161 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,259 per year ($6,022 per month). Tuolumne County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tuolumne County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tuolumne County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tuolumne County?

The average home value in Tuolumne County, CA is $406,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,737, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tuolumne County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tuolumne County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tuolumne County is in the Sonora, CA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources