salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 11.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $120,880 a year. That is $58 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 504 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ojai?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ojai
| Size | Ojai | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,238 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,183 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,225 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ojai 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 Ojai, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ojai
Life in Ojai
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ojai?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,029 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,016,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $101,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ojai, CA?
Renting in Ojai costs a median of about $3,022 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Ojai?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $120,880 a year, or $58 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ojai cheap or expensive?
Ojai is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.7% of the typical household income of $89,144. It ranks 504th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ojai?
The median homeowner in Ojai pays $7,355 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Ojai 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 Ojai?
The median home value in Ojai is $1,016,200, about 11.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,577 people live in Ojai. Numbers are typical (middle) values.