salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,080 a year. That is $31 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 111 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in King City?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in King City
| Size | King City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,452 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,148 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,615 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,134 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,236 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is King City 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 King City, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in King City
Life in King City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in King City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,495 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $449,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in King City, CA?
Renting in King City costs a median of about $1,627 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in King City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,080 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is King City cheap or expensive?
King City is rated OK: rent takes 27.1% of the typical household income of $72,002. It ranks 111th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in King City?
The median homeowner in King City pays $2,607 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is King City 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 King City?
The median home value in King City is $449,900, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
13,604 people live in King City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.