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Cost of living in Lassen County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,967/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 31,177 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $910 31%
Federal tax $496 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $397 13%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $87 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Lassen County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$819
per month
1 bedroom
$910
per month
2 bedroom
$1,194
per month
3 bedroom
$1,673
per month
4 bedroom
$2,005
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lassen County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,395
per year
Individual earnings
$40,366
per year
Per capita
$25,852
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lassen County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$259,500
Annual property tax
$1,868

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lassen 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 Lassen County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

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 Lassen 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 Lassen County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.0 min
Drive alone
76.0%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lassen County

What it costs to live in Lassen County each month.

Single person
$2,967
per month
  • Rent $910
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $496
  • State tax $87
Couple
$4,414
per month
  • Rent $1,194
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $724
  • State tax $224
Family
$7,100
per month
  • Rent $1,673
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $724
  • State tax $224

Frequently asked questions about Lassen County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lassen County?

In Lassen County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $910 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,194 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,673 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lassen County?

In Lassen County, CA, the average household income is $64,395 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,366 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lassen County?

The estimated cost of living in Lassen County, CA is approximately $2,967 per month for a single person, $4,414 for a couple, $7,100 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lassen County?

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

Is Lassen County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lassen County, CA would need approximately $2,967 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,395 per year ($5,366 per month). Lassen County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lassen County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lassen County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lassen County?

The average home value in Lassen County, CA is $259,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,868, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lassen County compare to other areas?

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