salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.0 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 $98,880 a year. That is $48 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 369 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Buena Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Buena Park
| Size | Buena Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,879 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,878 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,280 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,233 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,434 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Buena Park 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 Buena Park, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Buena Park
Life in Buena Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Buena Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,348 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $838,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $83,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buena Park, CA?
Renting in Buena Park costs a median of about $2,472 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Buena Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,880 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Buena Park cheap or expensive?
Buena Park is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $119,228. It ranks 369th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Buena Park?
The median homeowner in Buena Park pays $4,926 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Buena Park 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 Buena Park?
The median home value in Buena Park is $838,800, about 7.0 times the typical yearly household income.
82,871 people live in Buena Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.