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Cost of living in Tulare County, CA

Part of the Visalia Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,044/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 475,774 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,089 36%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $413 14%
Groceries $397 13%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $68 2%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Tulare County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,082
per month
1 bedroom
$1,089
per month
2 bedroom
$1,429
per month
3 bedroom
$1,967
per month
4 bedroom
$2,272
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tulare County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,489
per year
Individual earnings
$35,335
per year
Per capita
$27,550
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tulare County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$303,000
Annual property tax
$2,213

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tulare 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 Tulare County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.0%

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 Tulare 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 Tulare County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.3 min
Drive alone
77.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tulare County

What it costs to live in Tulare County each month.

Single person
$3,044
per month
  • Rent $1,089
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $413
  • State tax $68
Couple
$4,768
per month
  • Rent $1,429
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $807
  • State tax $260
Family
$7,513
per month
  • Rent $1,967
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $807
  • State tax $260

Frequently asked questions about Tulare County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tulare County?

In Tulare County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,089 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,429 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,967 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tulare County?

In Tulare County, CA, the average household income is $69,489 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,335 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tulare County?

The estimated cost of living in Tulare County, CA is approximately $3,044 per month for a single person, $4,768 for a couple, $7,513 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tulare County?

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

Is Tulare County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tulare County, CA would need approximately $3,044 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,489 per year ($5,791 per month). Tulare County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tulare County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tulare County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tulare County?

The average home value in Tulare County, CA is $303,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,213, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tulare County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tulare County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tulare County is in the Visalia, 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