salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40.3 minutes each way. Most homes (83.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,120 a year. That is $35 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 164 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rio Vista?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rio Vista
| Size | Rio Vista | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,666 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,133 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,898 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,588 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rio Vista
Life in Rio Vista
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rio Vista?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,570 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $489,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rio Vista, CA?
Renting in Rio Vista costs a median of about $1,828 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Rio Vista?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,120 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rio Vista cheap or expensive?
Rio Vista is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $96,317. It ranks 164th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rio Vista?
The median homeowner in Rio Vista pays $4,630 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Rio Vista 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 Rio Vista?
The median home value in Rio Vista is $489,700, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,102 people live in Rio Vista. Numbers are typical (middle) values.