Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Yolo County vs California
How do Yolo County and California rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,615
- Yolo County (1BR)
- $1,647
- California (1BR)
- −2%
- 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 Yolo County is 2% cheaper than California at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,615 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 | Yolo County | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,604 | $1,513 | +$91 (+6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,615 | $1,647 | −$32 (-2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,104 | $2,053 | +$51 (+2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,917 | $2,752 | +$165 (+6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,178 | $3,165 | +$13 (+0%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Yolo County is 68% 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).