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Is Goshen, CA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30526% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,865about $6,572/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$289,30013% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,200 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 46 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Goshen
$1,305
Woodside
$3,500+
Lakeport
$1,127
Calistoga
$1,874
Mojave
$1,683
Kensington
$3,500+
Buellton
$3,294

How much do households earn in Goshen?

Under $25k
13.2%
$25k–50k
21.9%
$50k–100k
43.3%
$100k–150k
13.5%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Goshen

SizeGoshenU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,026$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,219$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,806$2,098

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

How expensive is Goshen 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 Goshen, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Goshen

🏛️ Property tax$2,067a year · 0.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$173a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Goshen

Commute to work21.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line24.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Goshen?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $702 a month less.

Renting
$1,305
Owning
$2,007

Owning assumes a typical $289,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,930 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Goshen, CA?

Renting in Goshen costs a median of about $1,305 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,200 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Goshen cheap or expensive?

Goshen is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $78,865. It ranks 46th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Goshen?

The median homeowner in Goshen pays $2,067 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.

Is Goshen 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 Goshen?

The median home value in Goshen is $289,300, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,136 people live in Goshen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.