salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,320 a year. That is $50 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 414 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Murrieta?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Murrieta
| Size | Murrieta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,876 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,134 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,403 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,780 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,037 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Murrieta 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 Murrieta, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Murrieta
Life in Murrieta
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Murrieta?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,831 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $639,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Murrieta, CA?
Renting in Murrieta costs a median of about $2,608 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Murrieta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,320 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Murrieta cheap or expensive?
Murrieta is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $123,036. It ranks 414th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Murrieta?
The median homeowner in Murrieta pays $5,648 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Murrieta 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 Murrieta?
The median home value in Murrieta is $639,800, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
112,064 people live in Murrieta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.