salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes. Most households rent (62%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,000 a year. That is $43 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 295 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Loma Linda?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Loma Linda
| Size | Loma Linda | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,385 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,797 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,939 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,359 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,645 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Loma Linda
Life in Loma Linda
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Loma Linda?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,892 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $596,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Loma Linda, CA?
Renting in Loma Linda costs a median of about $2,250 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Loma Linda?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,000 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Loma Linda cheap or expensive?
Loma Linda is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.4% of the typical household income of $88,818. It ranks 295th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Loma Linda?
The median homeowner in Loma Linda pays $4,603 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda?
The median home value in Loma Linda is $596,900, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
25,122 people live in Loma Linda. Numbers are typical (middle) values.