salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 7.4 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 $122,520 a year. That is $59 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 517 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Placentia?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Placentia
| Size | Placentia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,021 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,313 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,431 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,317 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Placentia 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 Placentia, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Placentia
Life in Placentia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Placentia?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,327 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $921,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Placentia, CA?
Renting in Placentia costs a median of about $3,063 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Placentia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $122,520 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Placentia cheap or expensive?
Placentia is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $125,029. It ranks 517th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Placentia?
The median homeowner in Placentia pays $6,159 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Placentia 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 Placentia?
The median home value in Placentia is $921,000, about 7.4 times the typical yearly household income.
52,826 people live in Placentia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.