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Is Sebastopol, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,01715% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,567about $7,881/month · 9% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$845,700154% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.9 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 $80,680 a year. That is $39 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 231 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sebastopol
$2,017
Escalon
$2,386
Cottonwood
$1,475
Cotati
$2,848
Franklin
$1,483
Paradise
$1,224
Magalia
$1,567

How much do households earn in Sebastopol?

Under $25k
12.0%
$25k–50k
16.6%
$50k–100k
30.9%
$100k–150k
17.8%
$150k+
15.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sebastopol

SizeSebastopolU.S. average
Studio$937$1,338
1 bedroom$1,823$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,335$1,509
4 bedrooms$3,446$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Sebastopol

🏛️ Property tax$5,868a year · 0.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$128a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sebastopol

Commute to work23.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree51.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sebastopol?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,851 a month less.

Renting
$2,017
Owning
$5,868

Owning assumes a typical $845,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $84,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sebastopol, CA?

Renting in Sebastopol costs a median of about $2,017 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,680 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sebastopol cheap or expensive?

Sebastopol is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $94,567. It ranks 231st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sebastopol?

The median homeowner in Sebastopol pays $5,868 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.

Is Sebastopol 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 Sebastopol?

The median home value in Sebastopol is $845,700, about 8.9 times the typical yearly household income.

7,445 people live in Sebastopol. Numbers are typical (middle) values.