salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (78.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,600 a year. That is $39 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 242 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cambria?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cambria
| Size | Cambria | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,798 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,959 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,271 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cambria 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 Cambria, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cambria
Life in Cambria
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cambria?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,414 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $930,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $93,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cambria, CA?
Renting in Cambria costs a median of about $2,040 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Cambria?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,600 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cambria cheap or expensive?
Cambria is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $106,930. It ranks 242nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cambria?
The median homeowner in Cambria pays $6,443 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Cambria 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 Cambria?
The median home value in Cambria is $930,200, about 8.7 times the typical yearly household income.
5,978 people live in Cambria. Numbers are typical (middle) values.