Cost of Living in Bayview CDP (Humboldt County), CA

With a cost of living index of 95, Bayview CDP (Humboldt County), CA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 49% below the California state average of 144. Bayview CDP (Humboldt County) is a small community of 2,708 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bayview CDP (Humboldt County)'s cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,168 (11% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $254,500 (17% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.8x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Bayview CDP (Humboldt County) is $44,239, which is 41% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 32% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.