salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 100% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (86.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 75.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $121,840 a year. That is $59 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 513 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Cañada Flintridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 76.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Cañada Flintridge
| Size | La Cañada Flintridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,460 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,552 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Cañada Flintridge
Life in La Cañada Flintridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Cañada Flintridge?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $10,831 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $2,000,000+ home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $200,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Cañada Flintridge, CA?
Renting in La Cañada Flintridge costs a median of about $3,046 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in La Cañada Flintridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $121,840 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Cañada Flintridge cheap or expensive?
La Cañada Flintridge is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.0% of the typical household income of $260,862. It ranks 513th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Cañada Flintridge?
The median homeowner in La Cañada Flintridge pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is La Cañada Flintridge 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 La Cañada Flintridge?
The median home value in La Cañada Flintridge is $2,000,000+, about 7.7 times the typical yearly household income.
19,935 people live in La Cañada Flintridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.