salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,960 a year. That is $42 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 274 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hawaiian Gardens?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hawaiian Gardens
| Size | Hawaiian Gardens | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,582 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,246 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,852 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,492 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hawaiian Gardens 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 Hawaiian Gardens, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hawaiian Gardens
Life in Hawaiian Gardens
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hawaiian Gardens?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,671 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $554,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hawaiian Gardens, CA?
Renting in Hawaiian Gardens costs a median of about $2,174 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Hawaiian Gardens?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,960 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hawaiian Gardens cheap or expensive?
Hawaiian Gardens is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.7% of the typical household income of $82,334. It ranks 274th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hawaiian Gardens?
The median homeowner in Hawaiian Gardens pays $3,329 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Hawaiian Gardens 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 Hawaiian Gardens?
The median home value in Hawaiian Gardens is $554,100, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
13,691 people live in Hawaiian Gardens. Numbers are typical (middle) values.