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Cost of living in Alpine County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,011/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,695 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,101 37%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $434 14%
Groceries $397 13%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $72 2%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Alpine County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,003
per month
1 bedroom
$1,101
per month
2 bedroom
$1,445
per month
3 bedroom
$2,025
per month
4 bedroom
$2,396
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Alpine County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$110,781
per year
Individual earnings
$36,630
per year
Per capita
$53,247
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Alpine County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$466,100
Annual property tax
$3,190

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Alpine 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 Alpine County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.0%

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 Alpine 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 Alpine County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.2 min
Drive alone
54.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
25.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Alpine County

What it costs to live in Alpine County each month.

Single person
$3,011
per month
  • Rent $1,101
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $72
Couple
$5,710
per month
  • Rent $1,445
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,483
  • State tax $580
Family
$8,497
per month
  • Rent $2,025
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,483
  • State tax $580

Frequently asked questions about Alpine County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Alpine County?

In Alpine County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,101 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,445 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,025 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Alpine County?

In Alpine County, CA, the average household income is $110,781 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,630 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Alpine County?

The estimated cost of living in Alpine County, CA is approximately $3,011 per month for a single person, $5,710 for a couple, $8,497 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Alpine County?

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

Is Alpine County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Alpine County, CA would need approximately $3,011 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $110,781 per year ($9,232 per month). Alpine County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Alpine County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Alpine County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Alpine County?

The average home value in Alpine County, CA is $466,100, with average annual property taxes of $3,190, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Alpine County compare to other areas?

You can compare Alpine County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Alpine County is in the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-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