Vallejo, CA at a glance
Median household income
$90,171$7,514 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Vallejo, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Vallejo, CA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Vallejo, CA MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,567 | $18,804 | $62,680 | 20.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,705 | $20,460 | $68,200 | 22.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,178 | $26,136 | $87,120 | 29% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,911 | $34,932 | $116,440 | 38.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $3,297 | $39,564 | $131,880 | 43.9% |
What a typical income covers in Vallejo, CA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $90,171 a year ($7,514 a month before tax).
What $90,171 leaves after California taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Vallejo, CA: common questions
What is the median household income in Vallejo, CA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Vallejo, CA is $90,171 per year (approximately $7,514 per month).
What is the average rent in Vallejo, CA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,567 for a studio, $1,705 for one bedroom, $2,178 for two, $2,911 for three and $3,297 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Vallejo, CA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 8.5% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 108.5, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Vallejo, CA?
To keep a $2,178 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $87,120 a year, or $7,260 a month. That is 97% of what the typical household in Vallejo, CA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Vallejo, CA?
On the local median income of $90,171 ($7,514 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,757 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,254 for everything else and $1,503 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,178 takes 58% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Vallejo, CA?
Homes in California paid 34.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $313. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.