salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way. Most homes (75.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,440 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 378 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Size | West Whittier-Los Nietos | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,355 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,678 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,952 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,551 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,466 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Whittier-Los Nietos
Life in West Whittier-Los Nietos
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,947 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $638,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA?
Renting in West Whittier-Los Nietos costs a median of about $2,486 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,440 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Whittier-Los Nietos cheap or expensive?
West Whittier-Los Nietos is rated OK: rent takes 24.8% of the typical household income of $120,467. It ranks 378th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
The median homeowner in West Whittier-Los Nietos pays $3,890 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos?
The median home value in West Whittier-Los Nietos is $638,900, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
25,615 people live in West Whittier-Los Nietos. Numbers are typical (middle) values.