Cost of Living in Lake County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $55,406.

Median family income: $80,539.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

36thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$80,539

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Lake County, CA.

$13,406 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$55,406

Per year

  • Transport:$13,406
  • Housing:$12,636
  • Taxes:$10,550
  • Healthcare:$8,601
  • Other Costs:$5,413
  • Food:$4,800
  • Childcare:$0

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

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Cost of Living in Lake County, CA (2026)