Rent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,920 a year. That is $42 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 282 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Victorville?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Victorville
| Size | Victorville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,072 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,179 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,353 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,955 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,304 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Victorville 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 Victorville, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Victorville
Life in Victorville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Victorville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $478 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $385,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Victorville, CA?
Renting in Victorville costs a median of about $2,198 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Victorville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,920 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Victorville cheap or expensive?
Victorville is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.9% of the typical household income of $80,251. It ranks 282nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Victorville?
The median homeowner in Victorville pays $2,936 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Victorville 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 Victorville?
The median home value in Victorville is $385,600, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
137,627 people live in Victorville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.