salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 35.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,120 a year. That is $39 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 238 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ramona?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ramona
| Size | Ramona | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,676 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,907 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,234 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,887 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ramona 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 Ramona, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ramona
Life in Ramona
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ramona?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,290 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $766,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $76,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ramona, CA?
Renting in Ramona costs a median of about $2,028 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Ramona?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,120 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ramona cheap or expensive?
Ramona is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $115,860. It ranks 238th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ramona?
The median homeowner in Ramona pays $5,064 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Ramona 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 Ramona?
The median home value in Ramona is $766,400, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
22,634 people live in Ramona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.