salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $113,160 a year. That is $54 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 469 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in American Canyon?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in American Canyon
| Size | American Canyon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,535 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,678 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,480 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,946 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is American Canyon overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for American Canyon, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in American Canyon
Life in American Canyon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in American Canyon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,977 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $692,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in American Canyon, CA?
Renting in American Canyon costs a median of about $2,829 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in American Canyon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $113,160 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is American Canyon cheap or expensive?
American Canyon is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $131,253. It ranks 469th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in American Canyon?
The median homeowner in American Canyon pays $5,465 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is American Canyon 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 American Canyon?
The median home value in American Canyon is $692,600, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
21,691 people live in American Canyon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.