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Cost of Living in Colusa County, CA

Population 21,984 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,157
Median home value$393,400
Median household income$75,672

The median rent in Colusa County, CA is $1,157/month, 43% lower than the California median and 18% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $393,400, 18% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $75,672 a year, 24% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $46,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,989/mo

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Colusa County vs. California vs. U.S.

Colusa CountyCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,157$2,036$1,413
Median home value$393,400$734,700$332,700
Median household income$75,672$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate62.2%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.4%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate11.4%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate9.8%6.6%5.2%
Work from home5.3%17.2%15.1%
Median age35.937.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Colusa County, CA?

The median gross rent in Colusa County, CA is $1,157 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Colusa County, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $46,280 a year in gross income.

Is Colusa County, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 18% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.2 times the median household income.

Other counties in California

Los Angeles County, CARent $1,954 · Income $90,112San Diego County, CARent $2,246 · Income $106,268Orange County, CARent $2,434 · Income $116,289Riverside County, CARent $1,901 · Income $93,074San Bernardino County, CARent $1,801 · Income $85,478Santa Clara County, CARent $2,857 · Income $164,281

Counties with a similar cost of living

Bandera County, TXRent $1,149 · Income $75,813Lamoille County, VTRent $1,160 · Income $74,908Austin County, TXRent $1,137 · Income $75,789Amelia County, VARent $1,164 · Income $76,717Monroe County, NYRent $1,173 · Income $76,382Cleveland County, OKRent $1,167 · Income $77,068

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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