salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way. Most households rent (85%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 67.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,320 a year. That is $55 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 480 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Contra Costa Centre?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Contra Costa Centre
| Size | Contra Costa Centre | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,524 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,780 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,283 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,477 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Contra Costa Centre 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 Contra Costa Centre, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Contra Costa Centre
Life in Contra Costa Centre
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Contra Costa Centre?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,205 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $733,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Contra Costa Centre, CA?
Renting in Contra Costa Centre costs a median of about $2,883 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Contra Costa Centre?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,320 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Contra Costa Centre cheap or expensive?
Contra Costa Centre is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $130,836. It ranks 480th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Contra Costa Centre?
The median homeowner in Contra Costa Centre pays $6,517 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Contra Costa Centre 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 Contra Costa Centre?
The median home value in Contra Costa Centre is $733,300, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,893 people live in Contra Costa Centre. Numbers are typical (middle) values.