salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 9.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $123,000 a year. That is $59 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 522 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Twin Lakes?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Twin Lakes
| Size | Twin Lakes | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,707 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,149 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,991 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,794 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Twin Lakes
Life in Twin Lakes
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Twin Lakes?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,580 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $959,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $95,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Twin Lakes, CA?
Renting in Twin Lakes costs a median of about $3,075 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Twin Lakes?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $123,000 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Twin Lakes cheap or expensive?
Twin Lakes is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.0% of the typical household income of $97,159. It ranks 522nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Twin Lakes?
The median homeowner in Twin Lakes pays $6,711 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes?
The median home value in Twin Lakes is $959,100, about 9.9 times the typical yearly household income.
5,073 people live in Twin Lakes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.