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Tag: 2026 Rankings

California state flag behind the headline Cheapest Places to Live in California, showing an average rent of $1,050 in top-ranked Yreka, a typical rent of $2,716 and 465 places ranked.

Cheapest Places to Live in California (2026)

October 16, 2026 by Dr. Pouyan Golshani

Yreka tops the 2026 list of the cheapest places to live in California, with average rent of $1,050 versus a $2,716 median across 465 cities and towns.

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