salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,200 a year. That is $38 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 215 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yucca Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yucca Valley
| Size | Yucca Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,006 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,241 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yucca Valley
Life in Yucca Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yucca Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $541 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $363,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yucca Valley, CA?
Renting in Yucca Valley costs a median of about $1,980 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Yucca Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,200 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yucca Valley cheap or expensive?
Yucca Valley is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.0% of the typical household income of $64,239. It ranks 215th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yucca Valley?
The median homeowner in Yucca Valley pays $2,882 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley?
The median home value in Yucca Valley is $363,400, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
21,770 people live in Yucca Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.