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Yuba City, CA

Cost of living in Yuba County, CA

Part of the Yuba City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,322/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 83,079 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,197 36%
Federal tax $548 16%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $397 12%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $103 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Yuba County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,195
per month
1 bedroom
$1,197
per month
2 bedroom
$1,522
per month
3 bedroom
$2,133
per month
4 bedroom
$2,556
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Yuba County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,313
per year
Individual earnings
$43,569
per year
Per capita
$32,854
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Yuba County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$380,000
Annual property tax
$2,865

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Yuba 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 Yuba County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

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 Yuba 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 Yuba County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.2 min
Drive alone
77.9%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Yuba County

What it costs to live in Yuba County each month.

Single person
$3,322
per month
  • Rent $1,197
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $548
  • State tax $103
Couple
$4,953
per month
  • Rent $1,522
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $870
  • State tax $289
Family
$7,771
per month
  • Rent $2,133
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $870
  • State tax $289

Frequently asked questions about Yuba County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Yuba County?

In Yuba County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,197 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,522 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,133 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Yuba County?

In Yuba County, CA, the average household income is $73,313 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,569 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Yuba County?

The estimated cost of living in Yuba County, CA is approximately $3,322 per month for a single person, $4,953 for a couple, $7,771 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Yuba County?

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

Is Yuba County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Yuba County, CA would need approximately $3,322 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,313 per year ($6,109 per month). Yuba County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Yuba County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Yuba County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Yuba County?

The average home value in Yuba County, CA is $380,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,865, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Yuba County compare to other areas?

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