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Visalia, CA is a great place to live for those looking for affordable rent and cost of living. The average 2 bedroom rent in Visalia is $1,210, significantly cheaper than the US average at $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Visalia is 99 versus 100 in the US. This makes it a great place to move if you are looking for an affordable lifestyle. Not only is the cost of living low, but there are many local businesses that thrive here such as Sierra View Medical Center, Tulare County Office of Education and Kaweah Delta Health Care District. Visalia also has retailers like Wal-Mart and Target as well as supermarkets like FoodMaxx and Save Mart Supermarkets. With so many options available to residents it's no wonder why it's such an attractive location to move.

Visalia has an unemployment rate of 6.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Visalia has seen the job market increase by 2.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Visalia
- The Sales Tax Rate for Visalia is 8.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Visalia is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Visalia
- The average income of a Visalia resident is $22,885 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Visalia resident is $69,252 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyVisalia, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.76
  -5.1%-6.2%
  31.9%33.5%
  8.5%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $30,349$37,638
  $69,252$69,021
  $77,576$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.6%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.9%6.8%
  8.3%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  9.9%11.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.8%1.9%
  1.9%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  4.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.4%4.2%
  12.0%9.3%
  15.3%14.0%
  1.2%2.1%
  7.7%7.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  7.6%4.7%
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I've lived in the city of Visalia for 3 years now. Relocated to accommodate a territory sales job. If I were allowed, I'd go w. a 3 1/2 Star rating. If not for the  More

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Quite possibly the most miserable city/town I have lived in. Why?: * Air quality is toxic and dangerous from a combination of intensive agricultural farming and diesel  More

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So Visalia's NE, NW, SW, and Downtown are nice areas. The worst part of town is north of Houston between Dinuba BLVD and Ben Maddox. Here you will see lots of  More

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