salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Most homes (78.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,920 a year. That is $38 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 223 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South San Jose Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South San Jose Hills
| Size | South San Jose Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,036 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,877 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,301 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,375 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South San Jose Hills 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 South San Jose Hills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South San Jose Hills
Life in South San Jose Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South San Jose Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,779 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $544,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South San Jose Hills, CA?
Renting in South San Jose Hills costs a median of about $1,998 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in South San Jose Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,920 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South San Jose Hills cheap or expensive?
South San Jose Hills is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $102,248. It ranks 223rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South San Jose Hills?
The median homeowner in South San Jose Hills pays $3,407 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is South San Jose Hills 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 Jose Hills?
The median home value in South San Jose Hills is $544,400, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,911 people live in South San Jose Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.