salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,440 a year. That is $28 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 68 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Garden Acres?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Garden Acres
| Size | Garden Acres | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,209 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,414 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,597 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Garden Acres 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 Garden Acres, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Garden Acres
Life in Garden Acres
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Garden Acres?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $895 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $336,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Garden Acres, CA?
Renting in Garden Acres costs a median of about $1,436 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Garden Acres?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,440 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Garden Acres cheap or expensive?
Garden Acres is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $71,692. It ranks 68th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Garden Acres?
The median homeowner in Garden Acres pays $1,808 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is Garden Acres 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 Garden Acres?
The median home value in Garden Acres is $336,000, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
10,667 people live in Garden Acres. Numbers are typical (middle) values.