salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,040 a year. That is $51 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 419 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Montebello?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Montebello
| Size | Montebello | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,123 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,651 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,999 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,336 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,280 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Montebello 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 Montebello, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Montebello
Life in Montebello
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Montebello?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,216 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $697,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Montebello, CA?
Renting in Montebello costs a median of about $2,626 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Montebello?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,040 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Montebello cheap or expensive?
Montebello is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.5% of the typical household income of $86,249. It ranks 419th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Montebello?
The median homeowner in Montebello pays $5,157 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Montebello 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 Montebello?
The median home value in Montebello is $697,900, about 8.1 times the typical yearly household income.
61,045 people live in Montebello. Numbers are typical (middle) values.