Cost of Living in Humboldt County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $56,023.

Median family income: $83,309.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

34thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$83,309

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Humboldt County, CA.

$13,247 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$56,023

Per year

  • Transport:$13,247
  • Housing:$12,780
  • Taxes:$10,759
  • Healthcare:$8,601
  • Other Costs:$5,548
  • Food:$5,089
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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Cost of Living in Humboldt County, CA (2026)