Cost of Living in Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA: Rent & Income

ExpensiveRent takes 63 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,409about $5,534/month · 24% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. Commutes are short, about 11.5 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 620 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Camp Pendleton Mainside

$3,500+

$1,561

$2,800

$2,015

$2,686

$2,441

$3,322

How much do households earn in Camp Pendleton Mainside?

Under $25k

5.3%

$25k–50k

30.9%

$50k–100k

37.0%

$100k–150k

14.3%

$150k+

5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Camp Pendleton Mainside 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 Camp Pendleton Mainside, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Camp Pendleton Mainside

⚡ Electric bill$69a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Camp Pendleton Mainside

Commute to work11.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree27.6%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home0%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line6.3%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA?

Renting in Camp Pendleton Mainside costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Camp Pendleton Mainside?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Camp Pendleton Mainside cheap or expensive?

Camp Pendleton Mainside is rated Expensive: rent takes 63.3% of the typical household income of $66,409. It ranks 620th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

Is Camp Pendleton Mainside 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.

9,501 people live in Camp Pendleton Mainside. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA expensive to live in?