salaryRent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,840 a year. That is $19 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 4 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mecca?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mecca
| Size | Mecca | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,028 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $894 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $942 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,246 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,271 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mecca 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 Mecca, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mecca
Life in Mecca
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mecca?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $585 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $224,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mecca, CA?
Renting in Mecca costs a median of about $971 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Mecca?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,840 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mecca cheap or expensive?
Mecca is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $52,104. It ranks 4th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mecca?
The median homeowner in Mecca pays $2,659 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.
Is Mecca 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 Mecca?
The median home value in Mecca is $224,300, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
7,184 people live in Mecca. Numbers are typical (middle) values.