Cost of Living in Tehama County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $53,089.

Median family income: $77,022.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

44thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$77,022

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Tehama County, CA.

$14,481 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,089

Per year

  • Transport:$14,481
  • Housing:$11,112
  • Taxes:$9,911
  • Healthcare:$8,601
  • Other Costs:$4,761
  • Food:$4,223
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in California

1Imperial County, CA
$47,311
2Kern County, CA
$49,670
3Glenn County, CA
$50,489
4Del Norte County, CA
$50,714
5Modoc County, CA
$50,936

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