Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Sierra County vs California
How do Sierra County and California rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,165
- Sierra County (1BR)
- $1,647
- California (1BR)
- −29%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Sierra County is 29% cheaper than California at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,165 vs $1,647). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Sierra County | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,068 | $1,513 | −$445 (-29%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,165 | $1,647 | −$482 (-29%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,529 | $2,053 | −$524 (-26%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,126 | $2,752 | −$626 (-23%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,527 | $3,165 | −$638 (-20%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Sierra County is 21% above the US average. California is 72% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).