salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Most homes (75.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $143,320 a year. That is $69 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 646 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vineyard?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vineyard
| Size | Vineyard | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,112 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,461 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,257 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,666 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vineyard 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 Vineyard, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vineyard
Life in Vineyard
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vineyard?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $552 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $596,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vineyard, CA?
Renting in Vineyard costs a median of about $3,583 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Vineyard?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $143,320 a year, or $69 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vineyard cheap or expensive?
Vineyard is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.9% of the typical household income of $113,580. It ranks 646th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vineyard?
The median homeowner in Vineyard pays $4,527 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Vineyard 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 Vineyard?
The median home value in Vineyard is $596,000, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
43,751 people live in Vineyard. Numbers are typical (middle) values.