salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 9.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 34.2 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 58.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $121,920 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 515 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ladera Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ladera Heights
| Size | Ladera Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,048 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,093 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,484 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ladera Heights 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 Ladera Heights, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ladera Heights
Life in Ladera Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ladera Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $8,481 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,661,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $166,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ladera Heights, CA?
Renting in Ladera Heights costs a median of about $3,048 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Ladera Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $121,920 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ladera Heights cheap or expensive?
Ladera Heights is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $180,180. It ranks 515th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ladera Heights?
The median homeowner in Ladera Heights pays $8,636 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Ladera Heights 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 Ladera Heights?
The median home value in Ladera Heights is $1,661,600, about 9.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,334 people live in Ladera Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.