Cost of Living in Visalia, CA (2026)
Updated Jun 2026 (3 months ago) · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Key facts
- Rent (1-bedroom)
- $912/month
- U.S. Census Bureau · 2024-12-31
- Median household income
- $81,989
- U.S. Census Bureau · 2024-12-31
- Regional price parity
- 110.7 (above national average)
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024-12-31
- Utilities (monthly)
- $313/month
- U.S. Energy Information Administration · 2026-06-30
- Rent burden (of income)
- 13% (affordable)
- Derived from Census + HUD threshold · 2024-12-31
Can you afford this city?
- Groceries (est.)
- $435
- Monthly surplus
- $2,090
Salary needed to live here
- Gross per month
- $3,371
- Comfortable budget
- $2,360
Visalia, CA vs the US average
| Metric | Value | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
Median household income (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $81,989 | +5% vs US |
Median home value (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $371,500 | +9% vs US |
Rent (1BR) (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $912 | -30% vs US |
Rent (2BR) (Census ACS 5-Year, Dec 2024) | $1,385 | -6% vs US |
Grocery cost index (BEA Regional Price Parities, Dec 2024) | 106.1 | +6% vs US |
Utilities (monthly) (EIA Electricity Retail Sales, Jun 2026) | $313 | +53% vs US |
Cost breakdown vs US average
What it costs to live in Visalia
At $912 per month for a one-bedroom, Visalia sits well below the national median of $1,300 (30% less). The median household income here is $81,989, and a one-bedroom lease absorbs about 13% of that — leaving room under the 30% affordability threshold. Median homes are valued at $371,500 (4.5× median income) — above the 3× affordability rule, though in line with many U.S. metros. Utilities here run about $313/month — 53% above the national average of $205, driven by local climate and energy rates. Overall prices in the area run 11% above the national level (BEA regional price parity index: 110.72). Use the calculator above to see how far your income goes, with rent and utilities prefilled from the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
Buying a home in Visalia?
Mortgage payment calculator
- Principal & interest
- $2,108
- Total interest
- $438,707
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CostAlmanac US, *Visalia, CA — Cost of Living*, https://costalmanac.com/cost-of-living/visalia-ca
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