salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way. Most homes (82.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,400 a year. That is $48 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 377 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Golden Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Golden Hills
| Size | Golden Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,132 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,305 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,655 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Golden 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 Golden Hills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Golden Hills
Life in Golden Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Golden Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $362 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $410,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Golden Hills, CA?
Renting in Golden Hills costs a median of about $2,485 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Golden Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,400 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Golden Hills cheap or expensive?
Golden Hills is rated OK: rent takes 28.9% of the typical household income of $103,179. It ranks 377th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Golden Hills?
The median homeowner in Golden Hills pays $3,565 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Golden 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 Golden Hills?
The median home value in Golden Hills is $410,300, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
9,891 people live in Golden Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.