California Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 58 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,618/mo
Average Home Value
$569,022
Average Owner Cost
$1,822/mo
▲39% above national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$1,618/mo
39% above national median
Average Home Value
$569,022
102% above national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$1,822/mo
9% above national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All California Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County | Expensive$2,893/mo | $1,494,500 | $3,278/mo | 29.0% |
| Santa Clara County | Expensive$2,814/mo | $1,382,800 | $3,233/mo | 27.0% |
| Marin County | Expensive$2,584/mo | $1,390,000 | $3,583/mo | 32.0% |
| San Francisco County | Expensive$2,419/mo | $1,380,500 | $3,200/mo | 24.0% |
| Orange County | Expensive$2,352/mo | $915,500 | $2,556/mo | 33.0% |
| Contra Costa County | Expensive$2,322/mo | $830,800 | $2,675/mo | 32.0% |
| Alameda County | Expensive$2,318/mo | $1,057,400 | $2,899/mo | 29.0% |
| Ventura County | Expensive$2,248/mo | $768,400 | $2,410/mo | 34.0% |
| Santa Cruz County | Expensive$2,172/mo | $1,015,200 | $2,413/mo | 30.0% |
| San Diego County | Expensive$2,154/mo | $791,600 | $2,484/mo | 33.0% |
| Napa County | Expensive$2,141/mo | $838,800 | $2,258/mo | 31.0% |
| Sonoma County | Expensive$2,093/mo | $779,000 | $2,304/mo | 32.0% |
| Solano County | Expensive$2,088/mo | $589,600 | $2,202/mo | 33.0% |
| Santa Barbara County | Expensive$2,050/mo | $735,700 | $2,094/mo | 33.0% |
| Monterey County | Expensive$1,995/mo | $723,100 | $2,087/mo | 32.0% |
| Placer County | Expensive$1,991/mo | $658,800 | $2,326/mo | 33.0% |
| San Benito County | Expensive$1,922/mo | $751,500 | $2,738/mo | 29.0% |
| San Luis Obispo County | Expensive$1,899/mo | $777,200 | $2,048/mo | 33.0% |
| Los Angeles County | Expensive$1,893/mo | $783,300 | $2,390/mo | 33.0% |
| Riverside County | Expensive$1,814/mo | $510,300 | $1,972/mo | 34.0% |
| Yolo County | Expensive$1,757/mo | $593,800 | $1,966/mo | 33.0% |
| San Bernardino County | Expensive$1,706/mo | $475,000 | $1,791/mo | 34.0% |
| Sacramento County | Expensive$1,702/mo | $498,900 | $1,869/mo | 32.0% |
| Nevada County | Expensive$1,635/mo | $602,800 | $2,001/mo | 35.0% |
| San Joaquin County | Expensive$1,633/mo | $494,500 | $1,891/mo | 31.0% |
| El Dorado County | Expensive$1,626/mo | $640,500 | $2,190/mo | 33.0% |
| Calaveras County | Expensive$1,615/mo | $441,800 | $1,590/mo | 33.0% |
| Mono County | Expensive$1,593/mo | $514,300 | $2,141/mo | 26.0% |
| Stanislaus County | Expensive$1,528/mo | $426,600 | $1,625/mo | 31.0% |
| Amador County | Moderate$1,380/mo | $422,800 | $1,515/mo | 29.0% |
| Butte County | Moderate$1,369/mo | $408,700 | $1,401/mo | 35.0% |
| Sutter County | Moderate$1,364/mo | $399,400 | $1,463/mo | 31.0% |
| Mendocino County | Moderate$1,325/mo | $486,000 | $1,304/mo | 32.0% |
| Madera County | Moderate$1,307/mo | $367,700 | $1,530/mo | 32.0% |
| Fresno County | Moderate$1,300/mo | $362,600 | $1,548/mo | 32.0% |
| Lake County | Moderate$1,292/mo | $316,800 | $1,183/mo | 33.0% |
| Merced County | Moderate$1,284/mo | $368,400 | $1,392/mo | 30.0% |
| Mariposa County | Moderate$1,268/mo | $358,000 | $1,326/mo | 29.0% |
| Shasta County | Moderate$1,267/mo | $347,200 | $1,399/mo | 30.0% |
| Humboldt County | Moderate$1,249/mo | $418,800 | $1,277/mo | 36.0% |
| Tuolumne County | Moderate$1,247/mo | $406,200 | $1,628/mo | 34.0% |
| Kings County | Moderate$1,228/mo | $305,700 | $1,460/mo | 29.0% |
| Kern County | Moderate$1,220/mo | $310,600 | $1,453/mo | 33.0% |
| Yuba County | Moderate$1,209/mo | $380,000 | $1,651/mo | 31.0% |
| Tulare County | Moderate$1,206/mo | $303,000 | $1,383/mo | 29.0% |
| Del Norte County | Moderate$1,182/mo | $319,600 | $889/mo | 30.0% |
| Sierra County | Moderate$1,181/mo | $334,100 | $1,373/mo | 28.0% |
| Tehama County | Moderate$1,159/mo | $315,600 | $1,218/mo | 31.0% |
| Inyo County | Moderate$1,140/mo | $338,400 | $1,013/mo | 22.0% |
| Colusa County | Moderate$1,139/mo | $375,100 | $1,276/mo | 27.0% |
| Glenn County | Moderate$1,103/mo | $338,400 | $1,288/mo | 27.0% |
| Lassen County | Moderate$1,043/mo | $259,500 | $1,138/mo | 26.0% |
| Siskiyou County | Moderate$1,043/mo | $284,500 | $866/mo | 34.0% |
| Plumas County | Moderate$1,034/mo | $327,400 | $1,172/mo | 24.0% |
| Imperial County | Moderate$1,012/mo | $279,500 | $1,224/mo | 31.0% |
| Trinity County | Affordable$922/mo | $329,000 | $683/mo | 23.0% |
| Modoc County | Affordable$818/mo | $212,000 | $659/mo | 33.0% |
| Alpine County | N/A | $466,100 | $1,753/mo | 20.0% |
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