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Is Mayfair, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33624% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,073about $5,589/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$283,30015% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,440 a year. That is $26 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 54 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mayfair
$1,336
Big Bear Lake
$2,598
Jackson
$1,515
East Porterville
$1,109
Wrightwood
$1,944
Twin Lakes
$3,075
Buellton
$3,294

How much do households earn in Mayfair?

Under $25k
10.9%
$25k–50k
22.0%
$50k–100k
44.1%
$100k–150k
8.3%
$150k+
3.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mayfair

SizeMayfairU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,226$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,426$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,315$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Mayfair overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mayfair, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mayfair

🏛️ Property tax$1,723a year · 0.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$203a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mayfair

Commute to work18.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment14.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mayfair?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $630 a month less.

Renting
$1,336
Owning
$1,966

Owning assumes a typical $283,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mayfair, CA?

Renting in Mayfair costs a median of about $1,336 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Mayfair?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,440 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mayfair cheap or expensive?

Mayfair is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $67,073. It ranks 54th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mayfair?

The median homeowner in Mayfair pays $1,723 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.

Is Mayfair 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 Mayfair?

The median home value in Mayfair is $283,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,044 people live in Mayfair. Numbers are typical (middle) values.