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Cost of living in Solano County, CA

Part of the Vallejo Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,151/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 450,824 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,894 46%
Federal tax $649 16%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $397 10%
Transport $320 8%
Energy $217 5%
State tax $134 3%
Water $60 1%

Rent in Solano County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,724
per month
1 bedroom
$1,894
per month
2 bedroom
$2,420
per month
3 bedroom
$3,234
per month
4 bedroom
$3,663
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Solano County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$99,994
per year
Individual earnings
$49,718
per year
Per capita
$44,139
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Solano County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$589,600
Annual property tax
$4,408

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Solano County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 30.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$50
per month
Annual total
$2,604
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Solano County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Solano County

State and local tax rates for California.

State income tax
13.3%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
7.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Solano County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.8 min
Drive alone
74.2%
Public transit
1.9%
Work from home
10.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Solano County

What it costs to live in Solano County each month.

Single person
$4,151
per month
  • Rent $1,894
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $649
  • State tax $134
Couple
$6,495
per month
  • Rent $2,420
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,307
  • State tax $496
Family
$9,516
per month
  • Rent $3,234
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,307
  • State tax $496

Frequently asked questions about Solano County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Solano County?

In Solano County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,894 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,420 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,234 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Solano County?

In Solano County, CA, the average household income is $99,994 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,718 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Solano County?

The estimated cost of living in Solano County, CA is approximately $4,151 per month for a single person, $6,495 for a couple, $9,516 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Solano County?

The combined sales tax rate in Solano County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.

Is Solano County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Solano County, CA would need approximately $4,151 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $99,994 per year ($8,333 per month). Solano County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Solano County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Solano County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Solano County?

The average home value in Solano County, CA is $589,600, with average annual property taxes of $4,408, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Solano County compare to other areas?

You can compare Solano County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Solano County is in the Vallejo, CA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources