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Is Gridley, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,46317% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$62,525about $5,210/month · 28% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$312,8006% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,520 a year. That is $28 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 73 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Gridley
$1,463
Ladera Heights
$3,048
Heber
$1,151
Alta Sierra
$2,390
Garnet
$2,022
Magalia
$1,567
Franklin
$1,483

How much do households earn in Gridley?

Under $25k
14.7%
$25k–50k
34.5%
$50k–100k
33.3%
$100k–150k
6.1%
$150k+
9.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Gridley

SizeGridleyU.S. average
1 bedroom$943$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,248$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,440$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,053$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Gridley

🏛️ Property tax$2,174a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$186a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Gridley

Commute to work25.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment11.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gridley?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $707 a month less.

Renting
$1,463
Owning
$2,170

Owning assumes a typical $312,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,280 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Gridley, CA?

Renting in Gridley costs a median of about $1,463 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,520 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Gridley cheap or expensive?

Gridley is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $62,525. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Gridley?

The median homeowner in Gridley pays $2,174 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Gridley 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 Gridley?

The median home value in Gridley is $312,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,330 people live in Gridley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.