salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $108,400 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 437 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roseville?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roseville
| Size | Roseville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,232 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,794 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,269 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,724 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,240 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roseville 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 Roseville
Life in Roseville
What jobs pay in Roseville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $178,540 | 18.2% |
| Pharmacist | $172,680 | 18.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | 18.9% |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | 19.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $161,470 | 20.1% |
| Software Developer | $139,640 | 23.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | 25.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,540 | 26.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,330 | 26.6% |
| Operations Manager | $118,460 | 27.5% |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | 29.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | 31.5% |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | 34.6% |
| Accountant | $92,110 | 35.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $81,570 | 39.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,630 | 41.4% |
| Electrician | $74,830 | 43.5% |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | 43.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $66,670 | 48.8% |
| Plumber | $65,210 | 49.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | 52.5% |
| Truck Driver | $60,810 | 53.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,940 | 65.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 | 68.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $45,930 | 70.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,230 | 73.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,100 | 85.4% |
| Cashier | $36,790 | 88.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,070 | 92.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roseville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,879 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $661,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roseville, CA?
Renting in Roseville costs a median of about $2,710 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Roseville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $108,400 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roseville cheap or expensive?
Roseville is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $128,652. It ranks 437th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roseville?
The median homeowner in Roseville pays $5,595 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Roseville 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 Roseville?
The median home value in Roseville is $661,400, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
155,955 people live in Roseville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.