salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,960 a year. That is $47 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 362 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasant Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasant Hill
| Size | Pleasant Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,194 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,271 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,914 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,309 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasant Hill
Life in Pleasant Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasant Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,050 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,077,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $107,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasant Hill, CA?
Renting in Pleasant Hill costs a median of about $2,424 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasant Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,960 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasant Hill cheap or expensive?
Pleasant Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $156,414. It ranks 362nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasant Hill?
The median homeowner in Pleasant Hill pays $7,616 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill?
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $1,077,100, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
34,235 people live in Pleasant Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.