salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (75.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,840 a year. That is $44 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 308 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Quinta?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Quinta
| Size | La Quinta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,136 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,201 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,499 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,371 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,879 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Quinta 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 Quinta, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Quinta
Life in La Quinta
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Quinta?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,295 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $661,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Quinta, CA?
Renting in La Quinta costs a median of about $2,296 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in La Quinta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,840 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Quinta cheap or expensive?
La Quinta is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $107,041. It ranks 308th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Quinta?
The median homeowner in La Quinta pays $5,636 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is La Quinta 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 Quinta?
The median home value in La Quinta is $661,600, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
38,707 people live in La Quinta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.