Cost of living in Kings County, CA
Part of the Hanford Metro Area
Population 152,830 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Kings County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Kings County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Kings County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Kings County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Kings 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 Kings 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 Kings County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Kings County
What it costs to live in Kings County each month.
- Rent $1,158
- Energy $217
- Water $60
- Groceries $397
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $457
- State tax $77
- Rent $1,445
- Energy $260
- Water $70
- Groceries $658
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $795
- State tax $254
- Rent $2,025
- Energy $326
- Water $85
- Groceries $998
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $795
- State tax $254
Frequently asked questions about Kings County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Kings County?
In Kings County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,158 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 Kings County?
In Kings County, CA, the average household income is $68,750 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,977 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Kings County?
The estimated cost of living in Kings County, CA is approximately $3,166 per month for a single person, $4,766 for a couple, $7,553 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Kings County?
The combined sales tax rate in Kings County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.
Is Kings County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Kings County, CA would need approximately $3,166 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,750 per year ($5,729 per month). Kings County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Kings County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kings County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Kings County?
The average home value in Kings County, CA is $305,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,295, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Kings County compare to other areas?
You can compare Kings County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Kings County is in the Hanford-Corcoran, 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