salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,160 a year. That is $35 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 156 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Highland?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Highland
| Size | Highland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,458 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,318 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,603 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,161 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,413 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Highland 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 Highland, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Highland
Life in Highland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,565 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $485,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Highland, CA?
Renting in Highland costs a median of about $1,804 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Highland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,160 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland cheap or expensive?
Highland is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $83,174. It ranks 156th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Highland?
The median homeowner in Highland pays $3,843 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Highland 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 Highland?
The median home value in Highland is $485,600, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
56,675 people live in Highland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.