Cost of Living in Willits, CA

With a cost of living index of 98, Willits, CA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 45% below the California state average of 144. Willits is a small community of 4,945 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Willits's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,152 (13% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $306,800 (1% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.5x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Willits is $55,971, which is 26% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% 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.