salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (87.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,400 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 415 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Tustin?
Share of households by yearly income. 66.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Tustin
| Size | North Tustin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,773 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,550 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,171 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,257 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Tustin 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 North Tustin, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Tustin
Life in North Tustin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Tustin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $6,742 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,347,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $134,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Tustin, CA?
Renting in North Tustin costs a median of about $2,610 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in North Tustin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,400 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Tustin cheap or expensive?
North Tustin is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $191,273. It ranks 415th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Tustin?
The median homeowner in North Tustin pays $8,335 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is North Tustin 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 North Tustin?
The median home value in North Tustin is $1,347,800, about 7.0 times the typical yearly household income.
25,807 people live in North Tustin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.