salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $108,720 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 439 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ben Lomond?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ben Lomond
| Size | Ben Lomond | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,880 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,396 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,924 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ben Lomond
Life in Ben Lomond
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ben Lomond?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,948 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $960,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $96,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ben Lomond, CA?
Renting in Ben Lomond costs a median of about $2,718 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Ben Lomond?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $108,720 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ben Lomond cheap or expensive?
Ben Lomond is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $140,249. It ranks 439th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ben Lomond?
The median homeowner in Ben Lomond pays $6,102 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond?
The median home value in Ben Lomond is $960,700, about 6.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,858 people live in Ben Lomond. Numbers are typical (middle) values.