salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,080 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 224 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rancho Cordova?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rancho Cordova
| Size | Rancho Cordova | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,456 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,547 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,183 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,713 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rancho Cordova overall?
Everyday prices in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area are 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Rancho Cordova
Life in Rancho Cordova
What jobs pay in Rancho Cordova
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $178,540 | 13.5% |
| Pharmacist | $172,680 | 13.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | 14.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | 14.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $161,470 | 14.9% |
| Software Developer | $139,640 | 17.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | 18.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,540 | 19.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,330 | 19.6% |
| Operations Manager | $118,460 | 20.3% |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | 21.6% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | 23.2% |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | 25.5% |
| Accountant | $92,110 | 26.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $81,570 | 29.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,630 | 30.6% |
| Electrician | $74,830 | 32.1% |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | 32.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $66,670 | 36.0% |
| Plumber | $65,210 | 36.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | 38.8% |
| Truck Driver | $60,810 | 39.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,940 | 48.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 | 50.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $45,930 | 52.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,230 | 54.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,100 | 63.1% |
| Cashier | $36,790 | 65.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | 68.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rancho Cordova?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,312 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $477,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rancho Cordova, CA?
Renting in Rancho Cordova costs a median of about $2,002 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Rancho Cordova?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,080 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rancho Cordova cheap or expensive?
Rancho Cordova is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $96,617. It ranks 224th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rancho Cordova?
The median homeowner in Rancho Cordova pays $3,888 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Rancho Cordova more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rancho Cordova?
The median home value in Rancho Cordova is $477,600, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
81,849 people live in Rancho Cordova. Numbers are typical (middle) values.