salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 34.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,680 a year. That is $48 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 379 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vallejo?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vallejo
| Size | Vallejo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,579 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,786 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,126 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,557 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,123 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vallejo overall?
Everyday prices in the Vallejo metro area are 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Vallejo
Life in Vallejo
What jobs pay in Vallejo
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $203,290 | 14.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $182,370 | 16.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $179,520 | 16.7% |
| Pharmacist | $170,870 | 17.5% |
| Lawyer | $170,530 | 17.5% |
| Software Developer | $136,930 | 21.8% |
| Police Officer | $129,900 | 23.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $128,570 | 23.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $122,510 | 24.4% |
| Operations Manager | $114,410 | 26.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $111,350 | 26.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $100,790 | 29.7% |
| Firefighter | $95,950 | 31.2% |
| Accountant | $95,800 | 31.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $85,430 | 35.0% |
| Electrician | $79,490 | 37.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $77,410 | 38.6% |
| Carpenter | $76,220 | 39.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,470 | 40.7% |
| Plumber | $71,560 | 41.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $67,950 | 44.0% |
| Truck Driver | $61,540 | 48.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $51,210 | 58.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,900 | 61.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $45,660 | 65.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,100 | 67.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,420 | 77.8% |
| Cashier | $37,810 | 79.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,610 | 81.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vallejo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,598 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $589,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vallejo, CA?
Renting in Vallejo costs a median of about $2,492 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Vallejo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,680 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vallejo cheap or expensive?
Vallejo is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $97,249. It ranks 379th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vallejo?
The median homeowner in Vallejo pays $4,487 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Vallejo more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Vallejo?
The median home value in Vallejo is $589,500, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
124,268 people live in Vallejo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.