Cost of Living in Crescent City, CA
Population 6,180 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $41,131, median household incomes in Crescent City land roughly 45% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 10.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Crescent City lies roughly 170 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Eugene — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Eugene's $435,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Crescent City
The median home value in Crescent City is $290,500 — 5% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,127/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $41,131/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 59.5°F and lows of 46.3°F. Overall, Crescent City has a cost of living index of 91 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% less expensive.
Crescent City has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 62 | 58 | 55 |
| Low °F | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 53 | 50 | 47 | 44 | 41 |
| Precip" | 9.40 | 6.94 | 7.81 | 5.12 | 2.48 | 1.40 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 1.10 | 4.07 | 7.82 | 11.14 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Crescent City, CA?
Crescent City has a cost index of 91 (100 = national average). It is 9% below the national average.
What is average rent in Crescent City, CA?
The median gross rent in Crescent City is $1,127 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Crescent City?
The median home value in Crescent City is $290,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Crescent City?
The median household income in Crescent City is $41,131 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Crescent City, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Crescent City is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Crescent City, CA affordable?
Crescent City is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 91 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Crescent City?
Crescent City has average high temperatures of 59.5°F and average lows of 46.3°F. Annual precipitation is 58". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Crescent City at a Glance
- Population
- 6,180
- Median Income
- $41,131
- Home Value
- $290,500
- Median Rent
- $1,127/mo
- Unemployment
- 10.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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