salaryRent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way. Most households rent (62%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,320 a year. That is $32 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 127 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mojave?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mojave
| Size | Mojave | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,233 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,319 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mojave 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 Mojave, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mojave
Life in Mojave
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mojave?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $201 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $213,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mojave, CA?
Renting in Mojave costs a median of about $1,683 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Mojave?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,320 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mojave cheap or expensive?
Mojave is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.6% of the typical household income of $60,029. It ranks 127th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mojave?
The median homeowner in Mojave pays $1,064 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Mojave 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 Mojave?
The median home value in Mojave is $213,600, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,173 people live in Mojave. Numbers are typical (middle) values.