salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 7.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 13.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,080 a year. That is $36 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 180 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Myrtletown?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Myrtletown
| Size | Myrtletown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,218 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,829 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,264 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Myrtletown 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 Myrtletown, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Myrtletown
Life in Myrtletown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Myrtletown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,269 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $453,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Myrtletown, CA?
Renting in Myrtletown costs a median of about $1,877 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Myrtletown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,080 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Myrtletown cheap or expensive?
Myrtletown is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.5% of the typical household income of $65,203. It ranks 180th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Myrtletown?
The median homeowner in Myrtletown pays $2,188 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.
Is Myrtletown 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 Myrtletown?
The median home value in Myrtletown is $453,400, about 7.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,322 people live in Myrtletown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.