salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,720 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 169 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Valle Vista?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Valle Vista
| Size | Valle Vista | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,218 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,623 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,567 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,368 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Valle 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 Valle Vista, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Valle Vista
Life in Valle Vista
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Valle Vista?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $490 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $336,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Valle Vista, CA?
Renting in Valle Vista costs a median of about $1,843 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Valle Vista?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,720 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Valle Vista cheap or expensive?
Valle Vista is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $72,071. It ranks 169th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Valle Vista?
The median homeowner in Valle Vista pays $2,038 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Valle 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 Valle Vista?
The median home value in Valle Vista is $336,200, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
18,602 people live in Valle Vista. Numbers are typical (middle) values.