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Is South San Gabriel, CA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,27830% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$82,835about $6,903/month · 5% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$690,400108% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,120 a year. That is $44 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 302 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South San Gabriel
$2,278
Gold River
$2,596
Acton
$3,240
Bermuda Dunes
$1,795
Midway City
$1,708
Pismo Beach
$2,367
Yreka
$1,429

How much do households earn in South San Gabriel?

Under $25k
14.0%
$25k–50k
25.9%
$50k–100k
36.3%
$100k–150k
13.5%
$150k+
9.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South San Gabriel

SizeSouth San GabrielU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,052$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,958$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,037$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is South San Gabriel overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South San Gabriel, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South San Gabriel

🏛️ Property tax$4,934a year · 0.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$109a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South San Gabriel

Commute to work26.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South San Gabriel?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,512 a month less.

Renting
$2,278
Owning
$4,790

Owning assumes a typical $690,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,040 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South San Gabriel, CA?

Renting in South San Gabriel costs a median of about $2,278 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in South San Gabriel?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,120 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South San Gabriel cheap or expensive?

South San Gabriel is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.0% of the typical household income of $82,835. It ranks 302nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South San Gabriel?

The median homeowner in South San Gabriel pays $4,934 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.

Is South San Gabriel 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 South San Gabriel?

The median home value in South San Gabriel is $690,400, about 8.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,923 people live in South San Gabriel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.