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Is Susanville, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,16334% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,480about $5,540/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$235,50029% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,520 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 22 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Susanville
$1,163
Los Osos
$3,318
Cherryland
$2,791
McFarland
$1,199
Grass Valley
$1,816
Mill Valley
$3,534
California City
$2,338

How much do households earn in Susanville?

Under $25k
17.3%
$25k–50k
23.0%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
13.7%
$150k+
4.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Susanville

SizeSusanvilleU.S. average
Studio$616$1,338
1 bedroom$716$1,324
2 bedrooms$956$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,554$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Susanville

🏛️ Property tax$1,785a year · 0.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Susanville

Commute to work15.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Susanville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $471 a month less.

Renting
$1,163
Owning
$1,634

Owning assumes a typical $235,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,550 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Susanville, CA?

Renting in Susanville costs a median of about $1,163 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,520 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Susanville cheap or expensive?

Susanville is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $66,480. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Susanville?

The median homeowner in Susanville pays $1,785 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.

Is Susanville 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 Susanville?

The median home value in Susanville is $235,500, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.

14,177 people live in Susanville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.