salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,200 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 188 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Highlands?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Highlands
| Size | North Highlands | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,403 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,431 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,715 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,954 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Highlands 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 Highlands, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Highlands
Life in North Highlands
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Highlands?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $646 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $367,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Highlands, CA?
Renting in North Highlands costs a median of about $1,905 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in North Highlands?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,200 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Highlands cheap or expensive?
North Highlands is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.4% of the typical household income of $70,636. It ranks 188th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Highlands?
The median homeowner in North Highlands pays $2,021 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is North Highlands 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 Highlands?
The median home value in North Highlands is $367,600, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
47,957 people live in North Highlands. Numbers are typical (middle) values.