salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,560 a year. That is $29 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 88 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Old Fig Garden?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Old Fig Garden
| Size | Old Fig Garden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,220 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,082 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Old Fig Garden 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 Old Fig Garden, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Old Fig Garden
Life in Old Fig Garden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Old Fig Garden?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,043 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $512,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Old Fig Garden, CA?
Renting in Old Fig Garden costs a median of about $1,514 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Old Fig Garden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,560 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Old Fig Garden cheap or expensive?
Old Fig Garden is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.9% of the typical household income of $114,085. It ranks 88th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Old Fig Garden?
The median homeowner in Old Fig Garden pays $3,438 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Old Fig Garden 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 Old Fig Garden?
The median home value in Old Fig Garden is $512,700, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,503 people live in Old Fig Garden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.