salaryRent is higher than in 79% 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 31.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,960 a year. That is $44 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 299 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pomona?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pomona
| Size | Pomona | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,579 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,570 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,947 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,399 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,636 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pomona 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 Pomona, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pomona
Life in Pomona
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pomona?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,846 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $593,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pomona, CA?
Renting in Pomona costs a median of about $2,274 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Pomona?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,960 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pomona cheap or expensive?
Pomona is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.8% of the typical household income of $85,718. It ranks 299th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pomona?
The median homeowner in Pomona pays $3,717 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Pomona 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 Pomona?
The median home value in Pomona is $593,800, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
147,943 people live in Pomona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.