salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 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 $57,160 a year. That is $27 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 66 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yreka?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yreka
| Size | Yreka | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $822 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $861 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,056 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,572 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,711 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yreka overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Yreka, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yreka
Life in Yreka
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yreka?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $397 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $263,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yreka, CA?
Renting in Yreka costs a median of about $1,429 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Yreka?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,160 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yreka cheap or expensive?
Yreka is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.2% of the typical household income of $47,435. It ranks 66th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yreka?
The median homeowner in Yreka pays $1,605 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Yreka 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 Yreka?
The median home value in Yreka is $263,200, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,820 people live in Yreka. Numbers are typical (middle) values.