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

ExpensiveRent takes 47 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,92767% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,336about $6,278/month · 13% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Commutes are short, about 19.9 minutes. Most households rent (99%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $117,080 a year. That is $56 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 488 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Camp Pendleton South

$2,927

$2,480

$2,029

$1,737

$2,188

$1,633

$2,398

How much do households earn in Camp Pendleton South?

Under $25k

7.7%

$25k–50k

25.6%

$50k–100k

49.4%

$100k–150k

12.9%

$150k+

0.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Camp Pendleton South

Size	Camp Pendleton South	U.S. average
2 bedrooms	$2,596	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$3,225	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$3,500+	$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Camp Pendleton South

⚡ Electric bill$91a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Camp Pendleton South

Commute to work19.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree26.4%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home0.9%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line6.6%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment13.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

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

Renting in Camp Pendleton South costs a median of about $2,927 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $117,080 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Camp Pendleton South cheap or expensive?

Camp Pendleton South is rated Expensive: rent takes 46.6% of the typical household income of $75,336. It ranks 488th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

Is Camp Pendleton South 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.

15,766 people live in Camp Pendleton South. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Camp Pendleton South, CA expensive to live in?