What does housing cost in National City in 2026?

Housing in National City runs to about €1,384 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in National City?

Asking rent in National City stands at 1,619 €/month.

What are property prices in National City?

To buy in National City, expect 580,900 €.

Cost of Living in National City, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in National City — 2026

National City has 55,960 residents and lies in Californie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,384 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 496,538 €. Median income is 54,918 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 30% of monthly income.

Cost of living in National City

Rent

Median rent: 1,384 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 496,538 €

Income

Median household income: 54,918 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,103 €/year

Quality of life — National City

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

35 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

13,7 %

Cities near National City

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