salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 38.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,880 a year. That is $45 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 315 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rodeo?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rodeo
| Size | Rodeo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $702 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,405 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,631 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,679 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rodeo 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 Rodeo, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rodeo
Life in Rodeo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rodeo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,280 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $663,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rodeo, CA?
Renting in Rodeo costs a median of about $2,322 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Rodeo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,880 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rodeo cheap or expensive?
Rodeo is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $98,665. It ranks 315th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rodeo?
The median homeowner in Rodeo pays $5,270 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Rodeo 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 Rodeo?
The median home value in Rodeo is $663,200, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,976 people live in Rodeo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.