salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,480 a year. That is $40 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 247 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Perris?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Perris
| Size | Perris | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,464 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,281 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,746 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,249 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,451 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Perris 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 Perris, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Perris
Life in Perris
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Perris?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,232 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $474,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Perris, CA?
Renting in Perris costs a median of about $2,062 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Perris?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,480 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Perris cheap or expensive?
Perris is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $95,891. It ranks 247th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Perris?
The median homeowner in Perris pays $3,942 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Perris 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 Perris?
The median home value in Perris is $474,700, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
80,511 people live in Perris. Numbers are typical (middle) values.