salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,640 a year. That is $37 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 190 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dixon?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dixon
| Size | Dixon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,101 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,982 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,379 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,278 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dixon 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 Dixon, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dixon
Life in Dixon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dixon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,280 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $604,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dixon, CA?
Renting in Dixon costs a median of about $1,916 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Dixon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,640 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dixon cheap or expensive?
Dixon is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $110,954. It ranks 190th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dixon?
The median homeowner in Dixon pays $4,824 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Dixon 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 Dixon?
The median home value in Dixon is $604,800, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
19,683 people live in Dixon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.