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Cost of living in Inyo County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,442/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,803 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,254 36%
Federal tax $650 19%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $397 12%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $217 6%
State tax $134 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Inyo County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$978
per month
1 bedroom
$1,254
per month
2 bedroom
$1,426
per month
3 bedroom
$1,734
per month
4 bedroom
$2,365
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Inyo County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,432
per year
Individual earnings
$49,808
per year
Per capita
$40,569
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Inyo County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$338,400
Annual property tax
$2,392

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Inyo 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 Inyo County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.1%

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 Inyo 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 Inyo County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.8 min
Drive alone
65.3%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
12.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Inyo County

What it costs to live in Inyo County each month.

Single person
$3,442
per month
  • Rent $1,254
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $650
  • State tax $134
Couple
$4,765
per month
  • Rent $1,426
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $855
  • State tax $282
Family
$7,280
per month
  • Rent $1,734
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $855
  • State tax $282

Frequently asked questions about Inyo County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Inyo County?

In Inyo County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,254 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,426 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,734 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Inyo County?

In Inyo County, CA, the average household income is $72,432 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,808 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Inyo County?

The estimated cost of living in Inyo County, CA is approximately $3,442 per month for a single person, $4,765 for a couple, $7,280 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Inyo County?

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

Is Inyo County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Inyo County, CA would need approximately $3,442 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,432 per year ($6,036 per month). Inyo County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Inyo County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Inyo County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Inyo County?

The average home value in Inyo County, CA is $338,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,392, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Inyo County compare to other areas?

You can compare Inyo County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Inyo County is in the Bishop, 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