salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way. Most homes (83.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,720 a year. That is $35 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 161 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Castaic?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Castaic
| Size | Castaic | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,508 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,667 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,779 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,587 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Castaic 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 Castaic, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Castaic
Life in Castaic
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Castaic?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,677 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $792,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $79,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Castaic, CA?
Renting in Castaic costs a median of about $1,818 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Castaic?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,720 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Castaic cheap or expensive?
Castaic is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.6% of the typical household income of $140,057. It ranks 161st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Castaic?
The median homeowner in Castaic pays $7,067 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Castaic 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 Castaic?
The median home value in Castaic is $792,000, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
17,999 people live in Castaic. Numbers are typical (middle) values.