salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,520 a year. That is $39 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 241 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yuba City?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yuba City
| Size | Yuba City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,168 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,406 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,877 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,525 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yuba City overall?
Everyday prices in the Yuba City metro area are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Yuba City
Life in Yuba City
What jobs pay in Yuba City
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $183,460 | 13.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,020 | 14.8% |
| Pharmacist | $161,240 | 15.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $149,320 | 16.4% |
| Lawyer | $139,710 | 17.5% |
| Software Developer | $132,120 | 18.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $124,780 | 19.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $119,990 | 20.4% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,710 | 23.4% |
| Operations Manager | $101,210 | 24.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | 25.2% |
| Police Officer | $83,090 | 29.4% |
| Firefighter | $80,360 | 30.4% |
| Accountant | $78,530 | 31.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,260 | 31.2% |
| Carpenter | $76,100 | 32.1% |
| Electrician | $65,660 | 37.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,410 | 37.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $62,850 | 38.9% |
| Plumber | $61,120 | 40.0% |
| Truck Driver | $58,230 | 42.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,410 | 49.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,170 | 49.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,130 | 53.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,050 | 58.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,160 | 62.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,310 | 65.5% |
| Cashier | $35,790 | 68.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | 71.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yuba City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $978 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $434,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yuba City, CA?
Renting in Yuba City costs a median of about $2,038 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Yuba City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,520 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yuba City cheap or expensive?
Yuba City is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.0% of the typical household income of $81,402. It ranks 241st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yuba City?
The median homeowner in Yuba City pays $3,491 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Yuba City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Yuba City?
The median home value in Yuba City is $434,600, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
69,471 people live in Yuba City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.