salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.5 minutes each way. Most homes (81.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,640 a year. That is $39 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 243 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Norco?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Norco
| Size | Norco | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,928 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,216 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,399 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,474 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,077 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Norco 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 Norco, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Norco
Life in Norco
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Norco?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,388 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $782,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Norco, CA?
Renting in Norco costs a median of about $2,041 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Norco?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,640 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Norco cheap or expensive?
Norco is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $137,580. It ranks 243rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Norco?
The median homeowner in Norco pays $4,978 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Norco 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 Norco?
The median home value in Norco is $782,400, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
25,054 people live in Norco. Numbers are typical (middle) values.