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Is Firebaugh, CA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,40720% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$51,481about $4,290/month · 41% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$242,40027% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,280 a year. That is $27 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 63 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Firebaugh
$1,407
La Cresta
$1,507
Los Altos Hills
$3,500+
Alondra Park
$1,888
Highgrove
$1,551
Fort Irwin
$2,668
Orland
$1,215

How much do households earn in Firebaugh?

Under $25k
23.4%
$25k–50k
36.8%
$50k–100k
26.8%
$100k–150k
6.5%
$150k+
1.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 7.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Firebaugh

SizeFirebaughU.S. average
Studio$957$1,338
1 bedroom$1,806$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,020$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,139$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,125$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Firebaugh overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Firebaugh, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Firebaugh

🏛️ Property tax$1,548a year · 0.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$159a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Firebaugh

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree4.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line36.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment18.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Firebaugh?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $275 a month less.

Renting
$1,407
Owning
$1,682

Owning assumes a typical $242,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Firebaugh, CA?

Renting in Firebaugh costs a median of about $1,407 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Firebaugh?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,280 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Firebaugh cheap or expensive?

Firebaugh is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.8% of the typical household income of $51,481. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Firebaugh?

The median homeowner in Firebaugh pays $1,548 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.

Is Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh?

The median home value in Firebaugh is $242,400, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

8,392 people live in Firebaugh. Numbers are typical (middle) values.