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Cost of living in Tehama County, CA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,096/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 65,520 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,030 33%
Federal tax $503 16%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $397 13%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $89 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Tehama County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$926
per month
1 bedroom
$1,030
per month
2 bedroom
$1,351
per month
3 bedroom
$1,778
per month
4 bedroom
$2,229
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tehama County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,834
per year
Individual earnings
$40,826
per year
Per capita
$35,527
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tehama County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$315,600
Annual property tax
$1,996

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tehama 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 Tehama 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 Tehama 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 Tehama County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.8 min
Drive alone
76.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tehama County

What it costs to live in Tehama County each month.

Single person
$3,096
per month
  • Rent $1,030
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $503
  • State tax $89
Couple
$4,512
per month
  • Rent $1,351
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $682
  • State tax $207
Family
$7,146
per month
  • Rent $1,778
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $682
  • State tax $207

Frequently asked questions about Tehama County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tehama County?

In Tehama County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,030 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,351 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,778 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tehama County?

In Tehama County, CA, the average household income is $61,834 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,826 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tehama County?

The estimated cost of living in Tehama County, CA is approximately $3,096 per month for a single person, $4,512 for a couple, $7,146 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tehama County?

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

Is Tehama County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tehama County, CA would need approximately $3,096 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,834 per year ($5,153 per month). Tehama County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tehama County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tehama 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 Tehama County?

The average home value in Tehama County, CA is $315,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,996, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tehama County compare to other areas?

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