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Is Larkfield-Wikiup, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9059% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,691about $8,724/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$704,700112% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,200 a year. That is $37 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 189 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Larkfield-Wikiup
$1,905
West Athens
$1,932
Good Hope
$1,620
August
$1,295
University of California-Davis
$1,670
Topanga
$3,500+
Cloverdale
$1,522

How much do households earn in Larkfield-Wikiup?

Under $25k
5.7%
$25k–50k
24.2%
$50k–100k
30.1%
$100k–150k
18.4%
$150k+
20.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Larkfield-Wikiup

SizeLarkfield-WikiupU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,847$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,233$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,273$1,698

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

How expensive is Larkfield-Wikiup 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 Larkfield-Wikiup, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Larkfield-Wikiup

🏛️ Property tax$5,392a year · 0.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Larkfield-Wikiup

Commute to work20.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Larkfield-Wikiup?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,985 a month less.

Renting
$1,905
Owning
$4,890

Owning assumes a typical $704,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $70,470 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Larkfield-Wikiup, CA?

Renting in Larkfield-Wikiup costs a median of about $1,905 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Larkfield-Wikiup?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,200 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Larkfield-Wikiup cheap or expensive?

Larkfield-Wikiup is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $104,691. It ranks 189th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Larkfield-Wikiup?

The median homeowner in Larkfield-Wikiup pays $5,392 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.

Is Larkfield-Wikiup 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 Larkfield-Wikiup?

The median home value in Larkfield-Wikiup is $704,700, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.

8,765 people live in Larkfield-Wikiup. Numbers are typical (middle) values.