salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,600 a year. That is $45 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 320 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Upland?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Upland
| Size | Upland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,775 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,894 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,214 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,456 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,422 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Upland 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 Upland, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Upland
Life in Upland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Upland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,790 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $739,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Upland, CA?
Renting in Upland costs a median of about $2,340 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Upland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,600 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Upland cheap or expensive?
Upland is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $114,138. It ranks 320th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Upland?
The median homeowner in Upland pays $4,586 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Upland 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 Upland?
The median home value in Upland is $739,400, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.
79,257 people live in Upland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.