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Cost of Living in Yuba City, CA

Population 69,471 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,454
Median home value$434,600
Median household income$75,477

The median rent in Yuba City, CA is $1,454/month, 29% lower than the California median and 3% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $434,600, 31% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $75,477 a year, 24% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $58,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,198/mo

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Yuba City vs. California vs. U.S.

Yuba CityCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,454$2,036$1,413
Median home value$434,600$734,700$332,700
Median household income$75,477$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate57.3%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher20.4%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate14.3%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.0%6.6%5.2%
Work from home6.9%17.2%15.1%
Median age36.037.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Yuba City, CA?

The median gross rent in Yuba City, CA is $1,454 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Yuba City, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $58,160 a year in gross income.

Is Yuba City, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 3% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.8 times the median household income.

Other cities in California

Los Angeles, CARent $1,933 · Income $81,939San Diego, CARent $2,313 · Income $108,077San Jose, CARent $2,669 · Income $146,427San Francisco, CARent $2,476 · Income $140,970Fresno, CARent $1,421 · Income $70,991Sacramento, CARent $1,779 · Income $87,321

Cities with a similar cost of living

Lochearn, MDRent $1,460 · Income $74,707Arlington, TXRent $1,470 · Income $75,171Lake Magdalene, FLRent $1,434 · Income $75,594West Haven, CTRent $1,442 · Income $74,382Hurricane, UTRent $1,426 · Income $75,016Denton, TXRent $1,420 · Income $76,019

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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