salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (85.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,440 a year. That is $33 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 137 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rosedale?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rosedale
| Size | Rosedale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,179 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,999 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $945 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rosedale 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 Rosedale, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rosedale
Life in Rosedale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rosedale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,489 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $608,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rosedale, CA?
Renting in Rosedale costs a median of about $1,736 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Rosedale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,440 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rosedale cheap or expensive?
Rosedale is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.2% of the typical household income of $146,639. It ranks 137th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rosedale?
The median homeowner in Rosedale pays $5,803 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Rosedale 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 Rosedale?
The median home value in Rosedale is $608,900, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
18,877 people live in Rosedale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.