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Is Boyes Hot Springs, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,98913% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$109,239about $9,103/month · 25% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$783,300135% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,560 a year. That is $38 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 222 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Boyes Hot Springs
$1,989
Earlimart
$1,023
Mammoth Lakes
$1,744
Mecca
$971
Heber
$1,151
Gridley
$1,463
Ladera Heights
$3,048

How much do households earn in Boyes Hot Springs?

Under $25k
10.4%
$25k–50k
19.8%
$50k–100k
27.1%
$100k–150k
19.2%
$150k+
22.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Boyes Hot Springs

SizeBoyes Hot SpringsU.S. average
1 bedroom$2,040$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,937$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,995$1,698

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

How expensive is Boyes Hot Springs 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 Boyes Hot Springs, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Boyes Hot Springs

🏛️ Property tax$6,261a year · 0.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$186a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Boyes Hot Springs

Commute to work26.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Boyes Hot Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,446 a month less.

Renting
$1,989
Owning
$5,435

Owning assumes a typical $783,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Boyes Hot Springs, CA?

Renting in Boyes Hot Springs costs a median of about $1,989 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Boyes Hot Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,560 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Boyes Hot Springs cheap or expensive?

Boyes Hot Springs is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $109,239. It ranks 222nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Boyes Hot Springs?

The median homeowner in Boyes Hot Springs pays $6,261 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.

Is Boyes Hot Springs 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 Boyes Hot Springs?

The median home value in Boyes Hot Springs is $783,300, about 7.2 times the typical yearly household income.

7,247 people live in Boyes Hot Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.