salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,800 a year. That is $56 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 481 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Temecula?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Temecula
| Size | Temecula | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,108 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,008 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,326 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,724 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,280 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Temecula overall?
Everyday prices in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area are 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Temecula
Life in Temecula
What jobs pay in Temecula
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | 20.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | 21.0% |
| Pharmacist | $161,870 | 21.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | 25.9% |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | 26.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | 30.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | 32.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,030 | 33.1% |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | 34.0% |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | 34.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | 35.3% |
| Accountant | $83,920 | 41.4% |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | 43.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | 45.1% |
| Electrician | $72,790 | 47.7% |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | 49.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | 49.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | 54.0% |
| Plumber | $63,920 | 54.3% |
| Truck Driver | $60,580 | 57.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,150 | 73.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,700 | 74.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | 74.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,060 | 75.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,450 | 81.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,720 | 94.6% |
| Cashier | $35,700 | 97.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | 99.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Temecula?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,821 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $679,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Temecula, CA?
Renting in Temecula costs a median of about $2,895 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Temecula?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,800 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Temecula cheap or expensive?
Temecula is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $130,566. It ranks 481st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Temecula?
The median homeowner in Temecula pays $5,441 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Temecula more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Temecula?
The median home value in Temecula is $679,700, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
111,167 people live in Temecula. Numbers are typical (middle) values.