Cost of living in Glenn County, CA
Population 28,623 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Glenn County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Glenn County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Glenn County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Glenn County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Glenn County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Glenn County
State and local tax rates for California.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Glenn County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Glenn County
What it costs to live in Glenn County each month.
- Rent $935
- Energy $217
- Water $60
- Groceries $397
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $486
- State tax $84
- Rent $1,227
- Energy $260
- Water $70
- Groceries $658
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $824
- State tax $267
- Rent $1,631
- Energy $326
- Water $85
- Groceries $998
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $824
- State tax $267
Frequently asked questions about Glenn County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Glenn County?
In Glenn County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $935 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,227 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,631 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Glenn County?
In Glenn County, CA, the average household income is $70,487 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,783 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Glenn County?
The estimated cost of living in Glenn County, CA is approximately $2,979 per month for a single person, $4,590 for a couple, $7,201 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Glenn County?
The combined sales tax rate in Glenn County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.
Is Glenn County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Glenn County, CA would need approximately $2,979 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,487 per year ($5,874 per month). Glenn County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Glenn County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Glenn County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Glenn County?
The average home value in Glenn County, CA is $338,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,190, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Glenn County compare to other areas?
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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