salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,720 a year. That is $54 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 454 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Laguna Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Laguna Hills
| Size | Laguna Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,504 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,605 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,941 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,370 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Laguna Hills
Life in Laguna Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Laguna Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,231 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,012,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $101,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Laguna Hills, CA?
Renting in Laguna Hills costs a median of about $2,793 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Laguna Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,720 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Laguna Hills cheap or expensive?
Laguna Hills is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $138,966. It ranks 454th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Laguna Hills?
The median homeowner in Laguna Hills pays $6,454 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills?
The median home value in Laguna Hills is $1,012,300, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.
30,740 people live in Laguna Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.