salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,680 a year. That is $45 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 312 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mead Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mead Valley
| Size | Mead Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,387 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,946 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,298 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mead Valley
Life in Mead Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mead Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $779 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $446,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mead Valley, CA?
Renting in Mead Valley costs a median of about $2,317 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Mead Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,680 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mead Valley cheap or expensive?
Mead Valley is rated OK: rent takes 29.7% of the typical household income of $93,608. It ranks 312th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mead Valley?
The median homeowner in Mead Valley pays $2,504 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Mead Valley 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 Mead Valley?
The median home value in Mead Valley is $446,200, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
19,286 people live in Mead Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.