salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way. Most homes (77.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,120 a year. That is $51 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 424 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Diamond Bar?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Diamond Bar
| Size | Diamond Bar | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,263 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,394 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,507 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,907 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,536 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Diamond Bar 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 Diamond Bar, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Diamond Bar
Life in Diamond Bar
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Diamond Bar?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,607 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $902,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $90,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Diamond Bar, CA?
Renting in Diamond Bar costs a median of about $2,653 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Diamond Bar?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,120 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Diamond Bar cheap or expensive?
Diamond Bar is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $116,781. It ranks 424th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Diamond Bar?
The median homeowner in Diamond Bar pays $6,634 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Diamond Bar 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 Diamond Bar?
The median home value in Diamond Bar is $902,200, about 7.7 times the typical yearly household income.
53,355 people live in Diamond Bar. Numbers are typical (middle) values.