Cost of Living in Williams, CA

With a cost of living index of 105, Williams, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 5% more expensive than the national average and 38% below the California state average of 144. Williams is a smaller community of 5,569 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Williams's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,296 (2% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $339,900 (11% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.6x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Williams is $93,138, which is 24% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.