salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.9 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 69.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $138,160 a year. That is $66 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 574 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dublin?
Share of households by yearly income. 71.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dublin
| Size | Dublin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,818 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,839 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,410 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dublin 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 Dublin, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dublin
Life in Dublin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dublin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,685 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,317,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $131,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dublin, CA?
Renting in Dublin costs a median of about $3,454 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Dublin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $138,160 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dublin cheap or expensive?
Dublin is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $231,214. It ranks 574th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dublin?
The median homeowner in Dublin pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Dublin 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 Dublin?
The median home value in Dublin is $1,317,100, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
70,803 people live in Dublin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.