salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.5 minutes each way. Most homes (80.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,800 a year. That is $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 482 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Menifee?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Menifee
| Size | Menifee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,924 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,876 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,941 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,534 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,914 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Menifee 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 Menifee, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Menifee
Life in Menifee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Menifee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $833 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $537,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Menifee, CA?
Renting in Menifee costs a median of about $2,895 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Menifee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,800 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Menifee cheap or expensive?
Menifee is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.5% of the typical household income of $100,790. It ranks 482nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Menifee?
The median homeowner in Menifee pays $4,852 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Menifee 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 Menifee?
The median home value in Menifee is $537,300, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
110,305 people live in Menifee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.