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Is Highgrove, CA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,55112% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$123,084about $10,257/month · 41% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$625,80088% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,040 a year. That is $30 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 97 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Highgrove?

Under $25k
9.5%
$25k–50k
5.3%
$50k–100k
33.5%
$100k–150k
20.6%
$150k+
27.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Highgrove

SizeHighgroveU.S. average
Studio$1,089$1,338
1 bedroom$1,533$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,847$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Highgrove

🏛️ Property tax$6,748a year · 1.08% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$132a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Highgrove

Commute to work31 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highgrove?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,791 a month less.

Renting
$1,551
Owning
$4,342

Owning assumes a typical $625,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,580 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Highgrove, CA?

Renting in Highgrove costs a median of about $1,551 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,040 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Highgrove cheap or expensive?

Highgrove is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $123,084. It ranks 97th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Highgrove?

The median homeowner in Highgrove pays $6,748 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.

Is Highgrove 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 Highgrove?

The median home value in Highgrove is $625,800, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

8,366 people live in Highgrove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.