salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (80.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,520 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 64 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in King City?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in King City
| Size | King City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,029 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,681 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is King City overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, 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 Oregon 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 $1,052 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $423,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in King City, OR?
Renting in King City costs a median of about $1,888 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in King City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is King City cheap or expensive?
King City is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.0% of the typical household income of $68,683. It ranks 64th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in King City?
The median homeowner in King City pays $3,621 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is King City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% 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 $423,700, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
5,073 people live in King City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.