salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $129,640 a year. That is $62 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 546 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Livermore?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Livermore
| Size | Livermore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,225 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,833 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,470 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Livermore overall?
Everyday prices in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area are 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Livermore
Life in Livermore
What jobs pay in Livermore
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | 17.8% |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | 18.3% |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | 20.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | 20.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $184,380 | 21.1% |
| Pharmacist | $177,410 | 21.9% |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | 25.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | 26.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $134,460 | 28.9% |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | 29.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $130,160 | 29.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | 31.6% |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | 34.2% |
| Accountant | $110,730 | 35.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | 38.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $94,310 | 41.2% |
| Electrician | $92,830 | 41.9% |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | 43.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $78,490 | 49.6% |
| Plumber | $77,880 | 49.9% |
| Truck Driver | $66,450 | 58.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $59,790 | 65.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $57,830 | 67.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $56,080 | 69.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $48,400 | 80.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,030 | 84.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $43,850 | 88.7% |
| Cashier | $41,270 | 94.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | 100.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Livermore?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,430 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,105,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $110,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Livermore, CA?
Renting in Livermore costs a median of about $3,241 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Livermore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $129,640 a year, or $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Livermore cheap or expensive?
Livermore is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $173,396. It ranks 546th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Livermore?
The median homeowner in Livermore pays $8,531 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Livermore more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 16% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Livermore?
The median home value in Livermore is $1,105,600, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
85,522 people live in Livermore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.