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Is Benton Park, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,31825% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$53,620about $4,468/month · 38% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$240,60028% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,720 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 50 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Benton Park
$1,318
Saranap
$2,693
Dos Palos
$1,193
McSwain
$1,607
Holtville
$913
Strawberry
$3,500+
Camino Tassajara
$2,568

How much do households earn in Benton Park?

Under $25k
21.6%
$25k–50k
24.7%
$50k–100k
29.8%
$100k–150k
16.4%
$150k+
1.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Benton Park

SizeBenton ParkU.S. average
1 bedroom$877$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,231$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,913$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Benton Park 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 Benton Park, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Benton Park

🏛️ Property tax$3,008a year · 1.25% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$242a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Benton Park

Commute to work23.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree8.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line37%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Benton Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $351 a month less.

Renting
$1,318
Owning
$1,669

Owning assumes a typical $240,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,060 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Benton Park, CA?

Renting in Benton Park costs a median of about $1,318 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Benton Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,720 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Benton Park cheap or expensive?

Benton Park is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $53,620. It ranks 50th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Benton Park?

The median homeowner in Benton Park pays $3,008 a year in property taxes, about 1.25% of the median home value.

Is Benton Park 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 Benton Park?

The median home value in Benton Park is $240,600, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,707 people live in Benton Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.