salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $121,080 a year. That is $58 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 506 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Santa Clarita?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Santa Clarita
| Size | Santa Clarita | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,080 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,236 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,662 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,206 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Santa Clarita
Life in Santa Clarita
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Santa Clarita?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,418 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $784,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?
Renting in Santa Clarita costs a median of about $3,027 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Santa Clarita?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $121,080 a year, or $58 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Clarita cheap or expensive?
Santa Clarita is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $132,722. It ranks 506th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Santa Clarita?
The median homeowner in Santa Clarita pays $6,890 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
The median home value in Santa Clarita is $784,700, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
230,221 people live in Santa Clarita. Numbers are typical (middle) values.