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Is Acton, CA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,24085% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$121,871about $10,156/month · 40% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$733,400120% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 47.2 minutes each way. Most homes (92.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $129,600 a year. That is $62 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 545 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Acton
$3,240
South San Gabriel
$2,278
Gold River
$2,596
Yreka
$1,429
Bermuda Dunes
$1,795
Midway City
$1,708
Pismo Beach
$2,367

How much do households earn in Acton?

Under $25k
11.8%
$25k–50k
10.8%
$50k–100k
27.1%
$100k–150k
30.2%
$150k+
17.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Acton overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Acton, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Acton

🏛️ Property tax$5,674a year · 0.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$204a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Acton

Commute to work47.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home92.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Acton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,849 a month less.

Renting
$3,240
Owning
$5,089

Owning assumes a typical $733,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,340 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Acton, CA?

Renting in Acton costs a median of about $3,240 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Acton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $129,600 a year, or $62 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Acton cheap or expensive?

Acton is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.9% of the typical household income of $121,871. It ranks 545th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Acton?

The median homeowner in Acton pays $5,674 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.

Is Acton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Acton?

The median home value in Acton is $733,400, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,880 people live in Acton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.