Cost of living in Yolo County, CA
Part of the Sacramento Metro Area
Population 217,782 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Yolo County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Yolo County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Yolo County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Yolo County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Yolo County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Yolo County
State and local tax rates for California.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Yolo County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Yolo County
What it costs to live in Yolo County each month.
- Rent $1,613
- Energy $217
- Water $60
- Groceries $397
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $530
- State tax $98
- Rent $2,116
- Energy $260
- Water $70
- Groceries $658
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,124
- State tax $409
- Rent $2,944
- Energy $326
- Water $85
- Groceries $998
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,124
- State tax $409
Frequently asked questions about Yolo County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Yolo County?
In Yolo County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,613 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,116 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,944 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Yolo County?
In Yolo County, CA, the average household income is $88,818 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,492 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Yolo County?
The estimated cost of living in Yolo County, CA is approximately $3,645 per month for a single person, $5,851 for a couple, $8,886 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Yolo County?
The combined sales tax rate in Yolo County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.
Is Yolo County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Yolo County, CA would need approximately $3,645 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $88,818 per year ($7,402 per month). Yolo County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Yolo County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Yolo County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Yolo County?
The average home value in Yolo County, CA is $593,800, with average annual property taxes of $4,567, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Yolo County compare to other areas?
You can compare Yolo County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Yolo County is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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