salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.7 minutes each way. Most homes (80.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,640 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 74 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Beaumont?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Beaumont
| Size | Beaumont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,227 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $643 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,439 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,484 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,908 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Beaumont overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Beaumont, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Beaumont
Life in Beaumont
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Beaumont?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,028 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $503,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Beaumont, CA?
Renting in Beaumont costs a median of about $1,466 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Beaumont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,640 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Beaumont cheap or expensive?
Beaumont is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.2% of the typical household income of $115,527. It ranks 74th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Beaumont?
The median homeowner in Beaumont pays $6,300 a year in property taxes, about 1.25% of the median home value.
Is Beaumont more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Beaumont?
The median home value in Beaumont is $503,500, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
56,266 people live in Beaumont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.