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Is Williams, CA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,25528% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$97,886about $8,157/month · 12% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$370,00011% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,200 a year. That is $24 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 37 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Williams
$1,255
Keyes
$1,639
Holtville
$913
Las Flores
$3,125
Saranap
$2,693
Old Fig Garden
$1,514
Pleasure Point
$2,868

How much do households earn in Williams?

Under $25k
14.8%
$25k–50k
13.8%
$50k–100k
34.0%
$100k–150k
20.7%
$150k+
10.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williams

SizeWilliamsU.S. average
1 bedroom$970$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,811$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,561$1,698
4 bedrooms$954$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Williams

🏛️ Property tax$2,544a year · 0.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$224a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williams

Commute to work26 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment17.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williams?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,312 a month less.

Renting
$1,255
Owning
$2,567

Owning assumes a typical $370,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williams, CA?

Renting in Williams costs a median of about $1,255 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,200 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williams cheap or expensive?

Williams is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $97,886. It ranks 37th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williams?

The median homeowner in Williams pays $2,544 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.

Is Williams 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 Williams?

The median home value in Williams is $370,000, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,585 people live in Williams. Numbers are typical (middle) values.