salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 49.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 600 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mountain House?
Share of households by yearly income. 71.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mountain House
| Size | Mountain House | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,329 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,592 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,294 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mountain House 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 Mountain House, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mountain House
Life in Mountain House
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mountain House?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,069 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $946,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $94,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mountain House, CA?
Renting in Mountain House costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Mountain House?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mountain House cheap or expensive?
Mountain House is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $191,070. It ranks 600th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mountain House?
The median homeowner in Mountain House pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is Mountain House 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 Mountain House?
The median home value in Mountain House is $946,900, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
25,513 people live in Mountain House. Numbers are typical (middle) values.