Cost of Living in Victorville, CA

Population 135,983 · California · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Victorville is effectively a commuter community: the average resident spends 42 minutes each way getting to work, well above the 27-minute US median. Housing costs ($343,000 for a typical home) tend to reflect the tradeoff between price and access. At 11.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 119

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Victorville

The median home value in Victorville is $342,500 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,568/month, 19% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,663/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Victorville has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$342,500
12% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$431,661
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,568/mo
19% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,180/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 58.5%
Renter-occupied 41.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,568
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,182/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
42.4 min
57% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
13.2%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
8.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$70,663
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,955
Unemployment Rate
11.6%
141% above avg
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.3%
Graduate degree 4.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32
Male median age 30.6
Female median age 33.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 71 — Moderate
13.7%
Good air days/yr
214
Max AQI recorded
137
PM2.5 days
205
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Victorville, CA?

Victorville has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in Victorville, CA?

The median gross rent in Victorville is $1,568 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Victorville?

The median home value in Victorville is $342,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Victorville?

The median household income in Victorville is $70,663 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Victorville, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Victorville is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Victorville, CA affordable?

Victorville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

Victorville at a Glance

Population
135,983
Median Income
$70,663
Home Value
$342,500
Median Rent
$1,568/mo
Unemployment
11.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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