North Highlands, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sacramento County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

47,900 Population 5,437/sq mi density

$65,090 Median Income $27,919 per capita

$344,900 Home Value $550,827 Zillow

$1,585 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

454 Violent Crime/100K 3,138 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$65,090 median income, 4.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$344,900 home value, $1,585/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

110.7

Above national average

100 = US average

Median Monthly Rent

$1,585

36% above US avg

Avg Annual Property Tax

$6,181

77% above US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$1,513

per month

1 Bedroom

$1,647

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,053

per month

3 Bedroom

$2,752

per month

4 Bedroom

$3,165

per month

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center) $1,502/mo

$18,024/year

Toddler (Center) $959/mo

$11,508/year

Preschool (Center) $1,128/mo

$13,536/year

Infant (Family) $1,048/mo

$12,576/year

Toddler (Family) $866/mo

$10,392/year

Preschool (Family) $886/mo

$10,632/year

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$276.75
Specialist Visit	$387.45
Urgent Care Visit	$221.40
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435.40
Dental Cleaning	$143.91
Dental Filling	$276.75
Root Canal	$1,107.00
Dental Crown	$1,328.40
Tooth Extraction	$276.75
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,660.50
Teeth Whitening	$553.50
Dental Implant	$4,428.00
Eye Exam	$221.40
Glasses (Prescription)	$387.45
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$276.75 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,767.50 per eye
X-Ray	$276.75
MRI	$1,660.50
CT Scan	$1,328.40
Ultrasound	$442.80

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$166.05
Physical Therapy (Session)	$166.05 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$83.03
Dermatologist Visit	$276.75
Mental Health Therapy	$193.73 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$332.10
Colonoscopy	$2,767.50
Mammogram	$332.10
Knee Replacement	$38,745.00
Hip Replacement	$35,424.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,874.50 per eye
ACL Surgery	$27,675.00
Appendectomy	$16,605.00
C-Section Delivery	$24,354.00
Normal Childbirth	$14,391.00
Flu Shot	$44.28
COVID Test	$110.70
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$16.61 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$276.75 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,328.40

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49.82
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83.03
Brake Pad Replacement	$332.10
Tire Rotation	$44.28
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664.20 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$221.40
Transmission Repair	$3,321.00
AC Repair	$553.50
Windshield Replacement	$387.45

Wheel Alignment	$110.70
Spark Plug Replacement	$221.40
Alternator Replacement	$553.50
Timing Belt Replacement	$774.90
Car Detailing (Full)	$221.40
Towing (Per Mile)	$5.54 per mile
State Inspection	$33.21
Emissions Test	$55.35
Check Engine Diagnostic	$110.70

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$110.70 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$99.63 per hour
HVAC Repair	$442.80
HVAC System Install	$7,749.00
Roof Repair	$1,107.00
Roof Replacement	$9,963.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,767.50
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,874.50
Pest Control (One-Time)	$221.40
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$553.50 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$193.73
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$55.35 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$166.05 monthly

Tree Removal	$885.60
Gutter Cleaning	$221.40
Pressure Washing (House)	$332.10
Foundation Repair	$5,535.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$33,210.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$13,284.00
Flooring Install	$8.86 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$719.55 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$33.21 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,328.40
Water Heater Replacement	$1,660.50
Septic Tank Pumping	$442.80

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,660.50
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605.00
DUI Defense	$5,535.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,660.50
Will Preparation	$553.50
Trust Preparation	$2,767.50

Real Estate Closing	$2,214.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$332.10
LLC Formation	$553.50
Immigration Consultation	$332.10
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$3,321.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$36.53 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$27.68
Women's Haircut	$60.89
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166.05
Manicure	$27.68
Pedicure	$44.28
Massage (1 Hour)	$88.56 per session

Facial Treatment	$110.70
Gym Membership	$55.35 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$77.49 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$16.61
Laundromat (Per Load)	$4.43 per load
Spa Day Package	$276.75

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$4.54 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.87 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$4.21
Chicken Breast	$4.98 per lb
Ground Beef	$6.09 per lb
Rice	$1.11 per lb
Bananas	$0.72 per lb
Apples	$1.99 per lb
Coffee	$8.30 per lb
Gasoline	$3.87 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$11.07
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$19.93
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$66.42
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$19.93
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$6.09
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$11.07
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$16.61
Cigarettes (Pack)	$9.41 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$27.68
Dog Food (Monthly)	$55.35 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$154.98 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77.49 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77.49 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$77.49 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71.96 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94.10 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$38.75 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$2,214.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221.40 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77.49 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16.61

Car Registration (Annual)	$110.70 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$33.21
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$55.35 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$442.80 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328.40 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$442.80 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55.35 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,837.50 annual
Community College (Annual)	$4,428.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$11,070.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66.42
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$110.70 annual
Dog Grooming	$66.42
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44.28 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332.10

Cat Spay/Neuter	$221.40
Pet Emergency Visit	$885.60
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$442.80
Microchipping	$55.35

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	110.7
Median Rent	$1,585
Rent Burden	36.3%
Property Tax (IRS)	$6,181
FMR Studio	$1,513
FMR 1-Bedroom	$1,647
FMR 2-Bedroom	$2,053
FMR 3-Bedroom	$2,752
FMR 4-Bedroom	$3,165

Childcare (Monthly)

Infant (Center)	$1,502
Toddler (Center)	$959
Preschool (Center)	$1,128
Infant (Family)	$1,048
Toddler (Family)	$866
Preschool (Family)	$886

Income Context

Median Income	$65,090
Per Capita Income	$27,919
IRS Avg AGI	$83,943