salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,080 a year. That is $36 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 173 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Muscoy?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Muscoy
| Size | Muscoy | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,700 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,044 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,922 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,175 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,659 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Muscoy 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 Muscoy, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Muscoy
Life in Muscoy
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Muscoy?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,080 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $422,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Muscoy, CA?
Renting in Muscoy costs a median of about $1,852 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Muscoy?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,080 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Muscoy cheap or expensive?
Muscoy is rated OK: rent takes 28.8% of the typical household income of $77,067. It ranks 173rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Muscoy?
The median homeowner in Muscoy pays $2,099 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Muscoy 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 Muscoy?
The median home value in Muscoy is $422,600, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
12,025 people live in Muscoy. Numbers are typical (middle) values.