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Is Bermuda Dunes, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7952% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$97,947about $8,162/month · 12% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$596,30079% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,800 a year. That is $35 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 155 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bermuda Dunes
$1,795
Midway City
$1,708
Pismo Beach
$2,367
Gold River
$2,596
South San Gabriel
$2,278
Acton
$3,240
Interlaken
$2,058

How much do households earn in Bermuda Dunes?

Under $25k
12.4%
$25k–50k
17.2%
$50k–100k
38.8%
$100k–150k
16.8%
$150k+
11.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bermuda Dunes

SizeBermuda DunesU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,279$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,004$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,678$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Bermuda Dunes overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bermuda Dunes, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bermuda Dunes

🏛️ Property tax$3,807a year · 0.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$194a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bermuda Dunes

Commute to work20.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home49.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bermuda Dunes?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,342 a month less.

Renting
$1,795
Owning
$4,137

Owning assumes a typical $596,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bermuda Dunes, CA?

Renting in Bermuda Dunes costs a median of about $1,795 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Bermuda Dunes?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,800 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bermuda Dunes cheap or expensive?

Bermuda Dunes is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $97,947. It ranks 155th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bermuda Dunes?

The median homeowner in Bermuda Dunes pays $3,807 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.

Is Bermuda Dunes 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 Bermuda Dunes?

The median home value in Bermuda Dunes is $596,300, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.

7,971 people live in Bermuda Dunes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.