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Is Jamul, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$164,739about $13,728/month · 89% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$1,047,300215% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.6 minutes each way. Most homes (95.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 630 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jamul
$3,500+
Desert Palms
$3,038
Calipatria
$974
Lake Mathews
$1,979
Huron
$1,118
Colusa
$1,200
Cherry Valley
$1,483

How much do households earn in Jamul?

Under $25k
5.9%
$25k–50k
6.9%
$50k–100k
22.0%
$100k–150k
29.5%
$150k+
30.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 60.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Jamul 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 Jamul, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jamul

🏛️ Property tax$7,743a year · 0.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$238a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jamul

Commute to work33.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jamul?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,766 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$7,267

Owning assumes a typical $1,047,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $104,730 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jamul, CA?

Renting in Jamul costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jamul cheap or expensive?

Jamul is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $164,739. It ranks 630th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jamul?

The median homeowner in Jamul pays $7,743 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.

Is Jamul 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 Jamul?

The median home value in Jamul is $1,047,300, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,574 people live in Jamul. Numbers are typical (middle) values.