salaryRent is lower than in 83% 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 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,160 a year. That is $21 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 14 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Rancho Dominguez?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Rancho Dominguez
| Size | West Rancho Dominguez | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $626 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,784 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,159 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,217 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Rancho Dominguez 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 West Rancho Dominguez, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Rancho Dominguez
Life in West Rancho Dominguez
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Rancho Dominguez?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,174 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $612,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,290 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Rancho Dominguez, CA?
Renting in West Rancho Dominguez costs a median of about $1,079 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in West Rancho Dominguez?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,160 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Rancho Dominguez cheap or expensive?
West Rancho Dominguez is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.8% of the typical household income of $93,650. It ranks 14th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Rancho Dominguez?
The median homeowner in West Rancho Dominguez pays $3,696 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is West Rancho Dominguez 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 West Rancho Dominguez?
The median home value in West Rancho Dominguez is $612,900, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.
23,300 people live in West Rancho Dominguez. Numbers are typical (middle) values.