salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 599 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Suisun City?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Suisun City
| Size | Suisun City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,316 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,168 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,437 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,661 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Suisun City 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 Suisun City, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Suisun City
Life in Suisun City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Suisun City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $520 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $579,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Suisun City, CA?
Renting in Suisun City costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Suisun City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Suisun City cheap or expensive?
Suisun City is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.1% of the typical household income of $102,228. It ranks 599th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Suisun City?
The median homeowner in Suisun City pays $4,233 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Suisun City 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 Suisun City?
The median home value in Suisun City is $579,500, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
29,286 people live in Suisun City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.