salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 11.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,840 a year. That is $37 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 194 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Fair Oaks?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Fair Oaks
| Size | North Fair Oaks | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,775 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,152 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,150 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,920 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Fair Oaks
Life in North Fair Oaks
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Fair Oaks?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $6,939 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,276,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $127,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Fair Oaks, CA?
Renting in North Fair Oaks costs a median of about $1,921 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in North Fair Oaks?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,840 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Fair Oaks cheap or expensive?
North Fair Oaks is rated OK: rent takes 20.4% of the typical household income of $113,117. It ranks 194th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Fair Oaks?
The median homeowner in North Fair Oaks pays $7,492 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks?
The median home value in North Fair Oaks is $1,276,900, about 11.3 times the typical yearly household income.
13,100 people live in North Fair Oaks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.