salaryRent is higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 8.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31.3 minutes each way. Most households rent (86%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $109,080 a year. That is $52 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 442 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cudahy?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cudahy
| Size | Cudahy | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,409 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,225 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,809 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,278 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,504 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cudahy 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 Cudahy, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cudahy
Life in Cudahy
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cudahy?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $701 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $494,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cudahy, CA?
Renting in Cudahy costs a median of about $2,727 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Cudahy?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $109,080 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cudahy cheap or expensive?
Cudahy is rated Expensive: rent takes 53.6% of the typical household income of $61,059. It ranks 442nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cudahy?
The median homeowner in Cudahy pays $3,893 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Cudahy 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 Cudahy?
The median home value in Cudahy is $494,100, about 8.1 times the typical yearly household income.
22,087 people live in Cudahy. Numbers are typical (middle) values.