salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 90% 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 $112,440 a year. That is $54 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 461 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Del Aire?
Share of households by yearly income. 57.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Del Aire
| Size | Del Aire | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,848 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,225 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,246 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,590 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Del Aire 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 Del Aire, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Del Aire
Life in Del Aire
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Del Aire?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,632 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $928,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Del Aire, CA?
Renting in Del Aire costs a median of about $2,811 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Del Aire?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,440 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Del Aire cheap or expensive?
Del Aire is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $152,643. It ranks 461st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Del Aire?
The median homeowner in Del Aire pays $7,359 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Del Aire 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 Del Aire?
The median home value in Del Aire is $928,600, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
11,115 people live in Del Aire. Numbers are typical (middle) values.