salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,160 a year. That is $35 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 157 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Rancho Dominguez?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Rancho Dominguez
| Size | East Rancho Dominguez | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,418 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,301 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,827 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,217 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Rancho Dominguez
Life in East Rancho Dominguez
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Rancho Dominguez?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,176 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $573,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Rancho Dominguez, CA?
Renting in East Rancho Dominguez costs a median of about $1,804 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in East Rancho Dominguez?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,160 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Rancho Dominguez cheap or expensive?
East Rancho Dominguez is rated OK: rent takes 27.5% of the typical household income of $78,617. It ranks 157th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Rancho Dominguez?
The median homeowner in East Rancho Dominguez pays $3,760 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is East Rancho Dominguez 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 Rancho Dominguez?
The median home value in East Rancho Dominguez is $573,600, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.
14,603 people live in East Rancho Dominguez. Numbers are typical (middle) values.