salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.7 minutes each way. Most homes (76.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,240 a year. That is $31 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 113 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crestline?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crestline
| Size | Crestline | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,202 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,514 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,075 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crestline 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 Crestline, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crestline
Life in Crestline
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crestline?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,106 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $394,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crestline, CA?
Renting in Crestline costs a median of about $1,631 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Crestline?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,240 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crestline cheap or expensive?
Crestline is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $83,892. It ranks 113th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crestline?
The median homeowner in Crestline pays $2,886 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Crestline 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 Crestline?
The median home value in Crestline is $394,400, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
9,835 people live in Crestline. Numbers are typical (middle) values.