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 6.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32 minutes each way. Most homes (86.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,840 a year. That is $68 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 637 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Foothills?
Share of households by yearly income. 68.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Foothills
| Size | East Foothills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $3,621 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,930 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Foothills 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 East Foothills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Foothills
Life in East Foothills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Foothills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,819 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,346,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $134,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Foothills, CA?
Renting in East Foothills costs a median of about $3,521 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in East Foothills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,840 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Foothills cheap or expensive?
East Foothills is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $215,026. It ranks 637th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Foothills?
The median homeowner in East Foothills pays $9,795 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is East Foothills 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 East Foothills?
The median home value in East Foothills is $1,346,100, about 6.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,139 people live in East Foothills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.