salaryRent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 19.2 minutes. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,880 a year. That is $26 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 55 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ukiah?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ukiah
| Size | Ukiah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,005 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $481 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,491 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,127 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ukiah 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 Ukiah, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ukiah
Life in Ukiah
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ukiah?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,834 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $458,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ukiah, CA?
Renting in Ukiah costs a median of about $1,347 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Ukiah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,880 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ukiah cheap or expensive?
Ukiah is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $71,354. It ranks 55th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ukiah?
The median homeowner in Ukiah pays $3,445 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Ukiah 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 Ukiah?
The median home value in Ukiah is $458,400, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
16,304 people live in Ukiah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.