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Cost of living in San Benito County, CA

Part of the San Jose Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,214/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 66,056 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,999 47%
Federal tax $617 15%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $397 9%
Transport $320 8%
Energy $217 5%
State tax $124 3%
Water $60 1%

Rent in San Benito County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,799
per month
1 bedroom
$1,999
per month
2 bedroom
$2,623
per month
3 bedroom
$3,655
per month
4 bedroom
$4,046
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in San Benito County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$108,289
per year
Individual earnings
$47,801
per year
Per capita
$43,524
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in San Benito County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$751,500
Annual property tax
$6,078

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in San Benito 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 San Benito County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.3%

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 San Benito 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 San Benito County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.1 min
Drive alone
74.5%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
10.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for San Benito County

What it costs to live in San Benito County each month.

Single person
$4,214
per month
  • Rent $1,999
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $124
Couple
$6,898
per month
  • Rent $2,623
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,443
  • State tax $560
Family
$10,137
per month
  • Rent $3,655
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,443
  • State tax $560

Frequently asked questions about San Benito County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in San Benito County?

In San Benito County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,999 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,623 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,655 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in San Benito County?

In San Benito County, CA, the average household income is $108,289 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,801 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in San Benito County?

The estimated cost of living in San Benito County, CA is approximately $4,214 per month for a single person, $6,898 for a couple, $10,137 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in San Benito County?

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

Is San Benito County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in San Benito County, CA would need approximately $4,214 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $108,289 per year ($9,024 per month). San Benito County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in San Benito County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in San Benito County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in San Benito County?

The average home value in San Benito County, CA is $751,500, with average annual property taxes of $6,078, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does San Benito County compare to other areas?

You can compare San Benito County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. San Benito County is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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