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Is Lakeport, CA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12736% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,897about $6,158/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$333,800same as U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.1 minutes. Most homes (75.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,080 a year. That is $22 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 19 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lakeport
$1,127
Calistoga
$1,874
Woodside
$3,500+
Goshen
$1,305
Buellton
$3,294
Twin Lakes
$3,075
Wrightwood
$1,944

How much do households earn in Lakeport?

Under $25k
27.1%
$25k–50k
16.5%
$50k–100k
32.6%
$100k–150k
8.8%
$150k+
14.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lakeport

SizeLakeportU.S. average
1 bedroom$424$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,473$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,295$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Lakeport

🏛️ Property tax$2,806a year · 0.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$188a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lakeport

Commute to work19.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lakeport?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,189 a month less.

Renting
$1,127
Owning
$2,316

Owning assumes a typical $333,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,380 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lakeport, CA?

Renting in Lakeport costs a median of about $1,127 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,080 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lakeport cheap or expensive?

Lakeport is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $73,897. It ranks 19th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lakeport?

The median homeowner in Lakeport pays $2,806 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.

Is Lakeport 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 Lakeport?

The median home value in Lakeport is $333,800, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,113 people live in Lakeport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.