salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.3 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 $94,240 a year. That is $45 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 326 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Martinez?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Martinez
| Size | Martinez | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,899 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,117 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,675 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,264 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Martinez 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 Martinez, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Martinez
Life in Martinez
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Martinez?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,610 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $859,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $85,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Martinez, CA?
Renting in Martinez costs a median of about $2,356 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Martinez?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,240 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Martinez cheap or expensive?
Martinez is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $137,352. It ranks 326th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Martinez?
The median homeowner in Martinez pays $6,291 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Martinez 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 Martinez?
The median home value in Martinez is $859,800, about 6.3 times the typical yearly household income.
36,903 people live in Martinez. Numbers are typical (middle) values.