salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,160 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 76 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gustine?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gustine
| Size | Gustine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,712 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,448 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,799 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,459 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gustine 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 Gustine, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gustine
Life in Gustine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gustine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,586 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $441,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gustine, CA?
Renting in Gustine costs a median of about $1,479 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Gustine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gustine cheap or expensive?
Gustine is rated OK: rent takes 27.6% of the typical household income of $64,205. It ranks 76th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gustine?
The median homeowner in Gustine pays $2,275 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Gustine 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 Gustine?
The median home value in Gustine is $441,700, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,133 people live in Gustine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.