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Is Heber, CA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,15134% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,682about $6,474/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$335,6001% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,040 a year. That is $22 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 21 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Heber
$1,151
Gridley
$1,463
Ladera Heights
$3,048
Alta Sierra
$2,390
Boyes Hot Springs
$1,989
Garnet
$2,022
Magalia
$1,567

How much do households earn in Heber?

Under $25k
12.5%
$25k–50k
12.2%
$50k–100k
48.3%
$100k–150k
11.0%
$150k+
6.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Heber

SizeHeberU.S. average
2 bedrooms$869$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,259$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Heber overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Heber, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Heber

🏛️ Property tax$2,653a year · 0.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$142a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Heber

Commute to work19.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Heber?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,178 a month less.

Renting
$1,151
Owning
$2,329

Owning assumes a typical $335,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,560 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Heber, CA?

Renting in Heber costs a median of about $1,151 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Heber?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,040 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Heber cheap or expensive?

Heber is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $77,682. It ranks 21st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Heber?

The median homeowner in Heber pays $2,653 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.

Is Heber 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 Heber?

The median home value in Heber is $335,600, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,312 people live in Heber. Numbers are typical (middle) values.