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Cost of Living in Temecula, CA

Population 111,167 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,347
Median home value$679,700
Median household income$121,063

The median rent in Temecula, CA is $2,347/month, 15% higher than the California median and 66% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $679,700, 104% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $121,063 a year, 22% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $93,880/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,437/mo

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Temecula vs. California vs. U.S.

TemeculaCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$2,347$2,036$1,413
Median home value$679,700$734,700$332,700
Median household income$121,063$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate68.0%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher38.8%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate7.3%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.7%6.6%5.2%
Work from home19.2%17.2%15.1%
Median age36.737.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Temecula, CA?

The median gross rent in Temecula, CA is $2,347 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $93,880 a year in gross income.

Is Temecula, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 66% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.6 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

Morristown, NJRent $2,274 · Income $121,340Lakewood Ranch, FLRent $2,299 · Income $122,925Pearl City, HIRent $2,316 · Income $118,112McNair, VARent $2,287 · Income $122,778Waltham, MARent $2,268 · Income $120,216Makakilo, HIRent $2,276 · Income $118,550

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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