salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,680 a year. That is $46 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 341 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Redlands?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Redlands
| Size | Redlands | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,230 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,816 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,098 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,391 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,444 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Redlands overall?
Everyday prices in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area are 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Redlands
Life in Redlands
What jobs pay in Redlands
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | 16.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | 17.3% |
| Pharmacist | $161,870 | 17.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | 21.4% |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | 21.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | 24.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | 27.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | 27.3% |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | 28.1% |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | 28.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | 29.1% |
| Accountant | $83,920 | 34.2% |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | 36.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | 37.3% |
| Electrician | $72,790 | 39.4% |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | 40.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | 41.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | 44.6% |
| Plumber | $63,920 | 44.9% |
| Truck Driver | $60,580 | 47.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,150 | 60.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | 61.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | 61.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,060 | 62.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,450 | 67.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,720 | 78.2% |
| Cashier | $35,700 | 80.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | 82.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Redlands?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,902 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $618,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Redlands, CA?
Renting in Redlands costs a median of about $2,392 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Redlands?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,680 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Redlands cheap or expensive?
Redlands is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $113,287. It ranks 341st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Redlands?
The median homeowner in Redlands pays $4,541 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Redlands more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Redlands?
The median home value in Redlands is $618,900, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
73,375 people live in Redlands. Numbers are typical (middle) values.