salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 7.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32 minutes each way. Most homes (76.1%) 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 587 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Mirada?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Mirada
| Size | La Mirada | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,428 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,193 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,309 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,230 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Mirada 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 Mirada, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Mirada
Life in La Mirada
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Mirada?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,230 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $825,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Mirada, CA?
Renting in La Mirada 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 La Mirada?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Mirada cheap or expensive?
La Mirada is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.6% of the typical household income of $117,867. It ranks 587th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Mirada?
The median homeowner in La Mirada pays $5,422 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is La Mirada 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 Mirada?
The median home value in La Mirada is $825,900, about 7.0 times the typical yearly household income.
47,180 people live in La Mirada. Numbers are typical (middle) values.