salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,680 a year. That is $36 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 184 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Visalia?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Visalia
| Size | Visalia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,424 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $967 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,469 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,815 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,282 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Visalia overall?
Everyday prices in the Visalia metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Visalia
Life in Visalia
What jobs pay in Visalia
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $166,510 | 13.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $159,430 | 14.2% |
| Pharmacist | $158,080 | 14.4% |
| Lawyer | $150,140 | 15.1% |
| Software Developer | $126,170 | 18.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $125,180 | 18.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $104,780 | 21.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,170 | 22.2% |
| Operations Manager | $98,600 | 23.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,430 | 23.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,240 | 23.1% |
| Police Officer | $90,910 | 25.0% |
| Accountant | $79,400 | 28.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $73,540 | 30.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,330 | 34.2% |
| Firefighter | $65,170 | 34.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $64,990 | 34.9% |
| Electrician | $64,390 | 35.3% |
| Carpenter | $64,390 | 35.3% |
| Plumber | $60,720 | 37.4% |
| Truck Driver | $51,530 | 44.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $47,140 | 48.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,810 | 48.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,480 | 49.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,960 | 56.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,090 | 61.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,990 | 63.1% |
| Cashier | $34,770 | 65.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | 66.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Visalia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $686 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $371,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Visalia, CA?
Renting in Visalia costs a median of about $1,892 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Visalia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,680 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Visalia cheap or expensive?
Visalia is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $88,425. It ranks 184th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Visalia?
The median homeowner in Visalia pays $2,741 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Visalia more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Visalia?
The median home value in Visalia is $371,500, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
143,939 people live in Visalia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.