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Cost of Living in Perris, CA

Population 80,511 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,876
Median home value$474,700
Median household income$88,911

The median rent in Perris, CA is $1,876/month, 8% lower than the California median and 33% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $474,700, 43% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $88,911 a year, 10% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $75,040/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,400/mo

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Perris vs. California vs. U.S.

PerrisCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,876$2,036$1,413
Median home value$474,700$734,700$332,700
Median household income$88,911$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate68.8%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher12.3%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate10.7%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.9%6.6%5.2%
Work from home5.7%17.2%15.1%
Median age31.337.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Perris, CA?

The median gross rent in Perris, CA is $1,876 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Perris, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $75,040 a year in gross income.

Is Perris, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 33% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in California

Los Angeles, CARent $1,933 · Income $81,939San Diego, CARent $2,313 · Income $108,077San Jose, CARent $2,669 · Income $146,427San Francisco, CARent $2,476 · Income $140,970Fresno, CARent $1,421 · Income $70,991Sacramento, CARent $1,779 · Income $87,321

Cities with a similar cost of living

Lacey, WARent $1,870 · Income $90,625Arlington, WARent $1,905 · Income $88,231South Laurel, MDRent $1,830 · Income $88,933Aurora, CORent $1,835 · Income $88,368Farmers Branch, TXRent $1,864 · Income $91,186Kendall, FLRent $1,905 · Income $87,325

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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