salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 18.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,680 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 432 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Healdsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Healdsburg
| Size | Healdsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,217 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,434 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,751 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,432 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Healdsburg
Life in Healdsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Healdsburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,900 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $950,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $95,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Healdsburg, CA?
Renting in Healdsburg costs a median of about $2,692 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Healdsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,680 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Healdsburg cheap or expensive?
Healdsburg is rated OK: rent takes 28.9% of the typical household income of $111,683. It ranks 432nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Healdsburg?
The median homeowner in Healdsburg pays $6,780 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg?
The median home value in Healdsburg is $950,100, about 8.5 times the typical yearly household income.
11,243 people live in Healdsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.