salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 43.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,880 a year. That is $31 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 109 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lake Los Angeles?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lake Los Angeles
| Size | Lake Los Angeles | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,776 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,497 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lake Los Angeles 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 Lake Los Angeles, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lake Los Angeles
Life in Lake Los Angeles
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lake Los Angeles?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $614 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $322,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lake Los Angeles, CA?
Renting in Lake Los Angeles costs a median of about $1,622 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Lake Los Angeles?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,880 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Los Angeles cheap or expensive?
Lake Los Angeles is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $66,292. It ranks 109th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lake Los Angeles?
The median homeowner in Lake Los Angeles pays $2,350 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Lake Los Angeles 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 Lake Los Angeles?
The median home value in Lake Los Angeles is $322,300, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,051 people live in Lake Los Angeles. Numbers are typical (middle) values.