salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (89.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 612 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rossmoor?
Share of households by yearly income. 72.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rossmoor
| Size | Rossmoor | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,955 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rossmoor
Life in Rossmoor
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rossmoor?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $6,261 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,406,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $140,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rossmoor, CA?
Renting in Rossmoor costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Rossmoor?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rossmoor cheap or expensive?
Rossmoor is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $228,207. It ranks 612th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rossmoor?
The median homeowner in Rossmoor pays $9,422 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor?
The median home value in Rossmoor is $1,406,900, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
11,532 people live in Rossmoor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.