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Cost of living in Siskiyou County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,878/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 43,834 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $930 32%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $407 14%
Groceries $397 14%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $217 8%
State tax $67 2%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Siskiyou County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$924
per month
1 bedroom
$930
per month
2 bedroom
$1,201
per month
3 bedroom
$1,683
per month
4 bedroom
$1,834
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Siskiyou County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,499
per year
Individual earnings
$34,929
per year
Per capita
$34,074
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Siskiyou County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$284,500
Annual property tax
$1,880

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

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 Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.3 min
Drive alone
74.7%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
10.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Siskiyou County

What it costs to live in Siskiyou County each month.

Single person
$2,878
per month
  • Rent $930
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $407
  • State tax $67
Couple
$4,216
per month
  • Rent $1,201
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $578
  • State tax $165
Family
$6,905
per month
  • Rent $1,683
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $578
  • State tax $165

Frequently asked questions about Siskiyou County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Siskiyou County?

In Siskiyou County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $930 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,201 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,683 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Siskiyou County?

In Siskiyou County, CA, the average household income is $55,499 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,929 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Siskiyou County?

The estimated cost of living in Siskiyou County, CA is approximately $2,878 per month for a single person, $4,216 for a couple, $6,905 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Siskiyou County?

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

Is Siskiyou County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Siskiyou County, CA would need approximately $2,878 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,499 per year ($4,625 per month). Siskiyou County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Siskiyou County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Siskiyou County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Siskiyou County?

The average home value in Siskiyou County, CA is $284,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,880, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Siskiyou 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
Methodology All data sources