salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 38.9 minutes each way. Most households rent (68%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,240 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 47 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crescent City?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crescent City
| Size | Crescent City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,193 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,213 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,668 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crescent City 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 Crescent City, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crescent City
Life in Crescent City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crescent City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $821 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $306,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crescent City, CA?
Renting in Crescent City costs a median of about $1,306 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Crescent City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,240 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crescent City cheap or expensive?
Crescent City is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.9% of the typical household income of $38,330. It ranks 47th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crescent City?
The median homeowner in Crescent City pays $1,804 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Crescent City 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 Crescent City?
The median home value in Crescent City is $306,500, about 8.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,046 people live in Crescent City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.