salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 9.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way. Most households rent (70%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,720 a year. That is $37 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 193 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maywood?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maywood
| Size | Maywood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,248 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,425 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,788 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,955 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,593 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maywood 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 Maywood, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maywood
Life in Maywood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maywood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,484 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $634,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maywood, CA?
Renting in Maywood costs a median of about $1,918 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Maywood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,720 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maywood cheap or expensive?
Maywood is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.0% of the typical household income of $65,727. It ranks 193rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maywood?
The median homeowner in Maywood pays $3,987 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Maywood 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 Maywood?
The median home value in Maywood is $634,400, about 9.7 times the typical yearly household income.
24,317 people live in Maywood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.