salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,960 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 141 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Delano?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Delano
| Size | Delano | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $827 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $736 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,259 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,485 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,753 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Delano overall?
Everyday prices in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Delano
Life in Delano
What jobs pay in Delano
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | 10.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | 12.7% |
| Pharmacist | $161,930 | 13.0% |
| Lawyer | $150,900 | 13.9% |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | 16.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | 16.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $114,380 | 18.3% |
| Operations Manager | $104,460 | 20.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,400 | 20.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $99,300 | 21.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | 26.3% |
| Accountant | $79,620 | 26.4% |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | 26.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,130 | 27.6% |
| Electrician | $75,860 | 27.7% |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | 29.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | 30.0% |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | 31.5% |
| Plumber | $66,450 | 31.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $66,400 | 31.6% |
| Truck Driver | $57,690 | 36.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,310 | 44.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,890 | 44.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,560 | 45.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,130 | 45.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,800 | 55.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,320 | 57.8% |
| Cashier | $35,220 | 59.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | 61.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Delano?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $346 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $301,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Delano, CA?
Renting in Delano costs a median of about $1,749 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Delano?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,960 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Delano cheap or expensive?
Delano is rated OK: rent takes 29.0% of the typical household income of $72,270. It ranks 141st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Delano?
The median homeowner in Delano pays $1,945 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Delano more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Delano?
The median home value in Delano is $301,900, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
51,679 people live in Delano. Numbers are typical (middle) values.