salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 8.4 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 $117,000 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 487 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Daly City?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Daly City
| Size | Daly City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,421 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,351 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,042 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,268 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Daly City 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 Daly City, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Daly City
Life in Daly City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Daly City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,812 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,115,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $111,500 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Daly City, CA?
Renting in Daly City costs a median of about $2,925 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Daly City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $117,000 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Daly City cheap or expensive?
Daly City is rated OK: rent takes 26.3% of the typical household income of $133,245. It ranks 487th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Daly City?
The median homeowner in Daly City pays $6,442 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Daly City 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 Daly City?
The median home value in Daly City is $1,115,000, about 8.4 times the typical yearly household income.
101,964 people live in Daly City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.