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Is Woodlake, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12336% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$49,898about $4,158/month · 43% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$300,20010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 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 $44,920 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 18 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Woodlake
$1,123
Thousand Palms
$1,585
Westlake Village
$3,500+
Hughson
$1,671
Yreka
$1,429
Homeland
$1,734
Winters
$327

How much do households earn in Woodlake?

Under $25k
20.2%
$25k–50k
30.1%
$50k–100k
29.1%
$100k–150k
5.8%
$150k+
3.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Woodlake

SizeWoodlakeU.S. average
Studio$991$1,338
1 bedroom$966$1,324
2 bedrooms$988$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,199$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Woodlake

🏛️ Property tax$1,599a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$156a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Woodlake

Commute to work24 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line25.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment11%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodlake?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $960 a month less.

Renting
$1,123
Owning
$2,083

Owning assumes a typical $300,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,020 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Woodlake, CA?

Renting in Woodlake costs a median of about $1,123 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,920 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Woodlake cheap or expensive?

Woodlake is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $49,898. It ranks 18th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Woodlake?

The median homeowner in Woodlake pays $1,599 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is Woodlake 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 Woodlake?

The median home value in Woodlake is $300,200, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,702 people live in Woodlake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.