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Cost of Living in Mono County, CA

Population 13,148 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,629
Median home value$639,400
Median household income$99,415

The median rent in Mono County, CA is $1,629/month, 20% lower than the California median and 15% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $639,400, 92% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $99,415 a year, about the same as the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $65,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,233/mo

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Mono County vs. California vs. U.S.

Mono CountyCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,629$2,036$1,413
Median home value$639,400$734,700$332,700
Median household income$99,415$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate65.4%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.2%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate8.6%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.1%6.6%5.2%
Work from home17.3%17.2%15.1%
Median age41.537.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Mono County, CA?

The median gross rent in Mono County, CA is $1,629 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $65,160 a year in gross income.

Is Mono County, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 15% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.4 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

Mercer County, NJRent $1,623 · Income $100,645Ellis County, TXRent $1,594 · Income $99,595Chesterfield County, VARent $1,629 · Income $101,931Dutchess County, NYRent $1,582 · Income $99,478Chittenden County, VTRent $1,646 · Income $96,759Comal County, TXRent $1,603 · Income $101,889

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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