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Is Plumas Lake, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,44139% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$129,860about $10,822/month · 49% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$555,30067% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 42.7 minutes each way. Most homes (91.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,640 a year. That is $47 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 363 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Plumas Lake
$2,441
Charter Oak
$2,015
Spring Valley Lake
$2,800
Camp Pendleton Mainside
$3,500+
Mentone
$1,561
Templeton
$2,686
Waterford
$1,718

How much do households earn in Plumas Lake?

Under $25k
2.6%
$25k–50k
4.9%
$50k–100k
41.4%
$100k–150k
33.7%
$150k+
13.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 47.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Plumas Lake

🏛️ Property tax$5,768a year · 1.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$212a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Plumas Lake

Commute to work42.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plumas Lake?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,412 a month less.

Renting
$2,441
Owning
$3,853

Owning assumes a typical $555,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Plumas Lake, CA?

Renting in Plumas Lake costs a median of about $2,441 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Plumas Lake?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,640 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Plumas Lake cheap or expensive?

Plumas Lake is rated OK: rent takes 22.6% of the typical household income of $129,860. It ranks 363rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Plumas Lake?

The median homeowner in Plumas Lake pays $5,768 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.

Is Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake?

The median home value in Plumas Lake is $555,300, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

9,418 people live in Plumas Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.