salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32 minutes each way. Most homes (87.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $142,280 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 643 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in El Dorado Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in El Dorado Hills
| Size | El Dorado Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,486 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,208 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in El Dorado Hills
Life in El Dorado Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in El Dorado Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,754 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $909,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $90,950 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in El Dorado Hills, CA?
Renting in El Dorado Hills costs a median of about $3,557 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in El Dorado Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $142,280 a year, or $68 an hour at a full-time job.
Is El Dorado Hills cheap or expensive?
El Dorado Hills is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $178,329. It ranks 643rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in El Dorado Hills?
The median homeowner in El Dorado Hills pays $7,617 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills?
The median home value in El Dorado Hills is $909,500, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
51,026 people live in El Dorado Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.