Yuba City, CA Cost of Living


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Yuba City cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
23.9% lower
than the California average
Yuba City, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 23.9% higher than the average for California.

Yuba City, CA

Housing costs in Yuba City?
A typical home costs $400,400, which is 18.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.4% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Yuba City costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Yuba City?
To live comfortably in Yuba City, California, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Yuba City?
Yuba City is located about 45 miles north of Sacramento in California's Central Valley region with a population estimated at 65 thousand people. It offers a pleasant quality of life in addition to comparatively low housing costs that help to maintain its low cost of living index when compared to other parts of the state. With access to multiple educational institutions and plenty of entertainment options, it makes for an ideal spot for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYuba CityCaliforniaUnited States
  114.1149.9100.0
  103.9105.1100
  122.298.3100.0
  133.7234.8100.0
  $400,400$733,500$338,100
  110.8%102.4%100.0%
  105.4133.1100.0
  110.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was born here and lived here on and off. Yuba City and Marysville, the town across from it have become rampid with theft (all kinds from your car potted plants from  More

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Admittedly, if you're looking for hipster cafes, hoppin' dance clubs, and fancy shopping, you're going to be very disappointed. Though, if you're looking for an older  More

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Yuba City has the best shopping near Smartsville where I live. It has most of the big box stores and quite a nice selection of smaller and privately owned stores. I like  More

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