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Is Cameron Park, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8968% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$110,319about $9,193/month · 27% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$667,900101% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% 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 $75,840 a year. That is $36 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 186 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cameron Park
$1,896
Arroyo Grande
$2,534
Olivehurst
$1,443
Phelan
$1,617
Valle Vista
$1,843
Arcata
$1,426
Castaic
$1,818

How much do households earn in Cameron Park?

Under $25k
9.9%
$25k–50k
14.3%
$50k–100k
32.3%
$100k–150k
19.1%
$150k+
21.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cameron Park

SizeCameron ParkU.S. average
Studio$1,580$1,338
1 bedroom$1,332$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,905$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,213$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,636$2,098

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

How expensive is Cameron Park 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 Cameron Park, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Cameron Park

🏛️ Property tax$4,611a year · 0.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$195a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cameron Park

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cameron Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,738 a month less.

Renting
$1,896
Owning
$4,634

Owning assumes a typical $667,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,790 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cameron Park, CA?

Renting in Cameron Park costs a median of about $1,896 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Cameron Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,840 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cameron Park cheap or expensive?

Cameron Park is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $110,319. It ranks 186th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cameron Park?

The median homeowner in Cameron Park pays $4,611 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.

Is Cameron 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 Cameron Park?

The median home value in Cameron Park is $667,900, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.

18,315 people live in Cameron Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.