salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 35.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,840 a year. That is $36 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 187 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Whittier?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Whittier
| Size | East Whittier | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,288 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,698 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,137 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,757 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,458 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Whittier 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 Whittier, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Whittier
Life in East Whittier
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Whittier?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,891 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $834,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $83,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Whittier, CA?
Renting in East Whittier costs a median of about $1,896 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in East Whittier?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,840 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Whittier cheap or expensive?
East Whittier is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $122,679. It ranks 187th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Whittier?
The median homeowner in East Whittier pays $4,596 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is East Whittier 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 Whittier?
The median home value in East Whittier is $834,100, about 6.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,990 people live in East Whittier. Numbers are typical (middle) values.