salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,560 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 81 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marysville?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marysville
| Size | Marysville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,664 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $901 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,444 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,721 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marysville overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marysville, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marysville
Life in Marysville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marysville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $539 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $292,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marysville, CA?
Renting in Marysville costs a median of about $1,489 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Marysville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,560 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marysville cheap or expensive?
Marysville is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $60,860. It ranks 81st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marysville?
The median homeowner in Marysville pays $1,659 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Marysville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Marysville?
The median home value in Marysville is $292,300, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,726 people live in Marysville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.