salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,200 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 255 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pico Rivera?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pico Rivera
| Size | Pico Rivera | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,699 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,636 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,914 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,493 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,844 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pico Rivera
Life in Pico Rivera
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pico Rivera?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,395 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $648,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pico Rivera, CA?
Renting in Pico Rivera costs a median of about $2,105 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Pico Rivera?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,200 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pico Rivera cheap or expensive?
Pico Rivera is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $95,125. It ranks 255th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pico Rivera?
The median homeowner in Pico Rivera pays $4,278 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera?
The median home value in Pico Rivera is $648,600, about 6.8 times the typical yearly household income.
60,272 people live in Pico Rivera. Numbers are typical (middle) values.