salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,960 a year. That is $36 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 179 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Calistoga?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Calistoga
| Size | Calistoga | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,741 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,447 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,884 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Calistoga 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 Calistoga, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Calistoga
Life in Calistoga
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Calistoga, CA?
Renting in Calistoga costs a median of about $1,874 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Calistoga?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,960 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Calistoga cheap or expensive?
Calistoga is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $92,154. It ranks 179th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Calistoga?
The median homeowner in Calistoga pays $3,029 a year in property taxes.
Is Calistoga 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.
5,111 people live in Calistoga. Numbers are typical (middle) values.