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Is Stanton, CA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,49642% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$91,356about $7,613/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$579,30074% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.3 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 $99,840 a year. That is $48 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 382 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Stanton
$2,496
$2,296
$1,372

How much do households earn in Stanton?

Under $25k
12.4%
$25k–50k
18.5%
$50k–100k
35.8%
$100k–150k
19.4%
$150k+
9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Stanton

SizeStantonU.S. average
Studio$2,098$1,338
1 bedroom$1,817$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,177$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,767$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,005$2,098

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

How expensive is Stanton 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 Stanton, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Stanton

🏛️ Property tax$3,930a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$95a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Stanton

Commute to work29 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stanton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,524 a month less.

Renting
$2,496
Owning
$4,020

Owning assumes a typical $579,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,930 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Stanton, CA?

Renting in Stanton costs a median of about $2,496 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Stanton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,840 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Stanton cheap or expensive?

Stanton is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.8% of the typical household income of $91,356. It ranks 382nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Stanton?

The median homeowner in Stanton pays $3,930 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Stanton 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 Stanton?

The median home value in Stanton is $579,300, about 6.3 times the typical yearly household income.

39,402 people live in Stanton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.