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Cost of living in Del Norte County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,070/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 27,293 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,086 35%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $437 14%
Groceries $397 13%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $73 2%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Del Norte County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$869
per month
1 bedroom
$1,086
per month
2 bedroom
$1,253
per month
3 bedroom
$1,756
per month
4 bedroom
$2,104
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Del Norte County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,780
per year
Individual earnings
$36,788
per year
Per capita
$31,008
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Del Norte County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$319,600
Annual property tax
$1,872

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Del Norte 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 Del Norte County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

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 Del Norte 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 Del Norte County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.8 min
Drive alone
70.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Del Norte County

What it costs to live in Del Norte County each month.

Single person
$3,070
per month
  • Rent $1,086
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $437
  • State tax $73
Couple
$4,528
per month
  • Rent $1,253
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $763
  • State tax $240
Family
$7,238
per month
  • Rent $1,756
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $763
  • State tax $240

Frequently asked questions about Del Norte County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Del Norte County?

In Del Norte County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,086 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,253 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,756 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Del Norte County?

In Del Norte County, CA, the average household income is $66,780 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,788 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Del Norte County?

The estimated cost of living in Del Norte County, CA is approximately $3,070 per month for a single person, $4,528 for a couple, $7,238 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Del Norte County?

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

Is Del Norte County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Del Norte County, CA would need approximately $3,070 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,780 per year ($5,565 per month). Del Norte County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Del Norte County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Del Norte County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Del Norte County?

The average home value in Del Norte County, CA is $319,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,872, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Del Norte County compare to other areas?

You can compare Del Norte County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Del Norte County is in the Crescent City, 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