salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.4 minutes each way. Most homes (78.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,960 a year. That is $41 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 262 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wildomar?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wildomar
| Size | Wildomar | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,178 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,648 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,112 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,441 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wildomar 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 Wildomar, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wildomar
Life in Wildomar
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wildomar?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,709 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $552,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wildomar, CA?
Renting in Wildomar costs a median of about $2,124 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Wildomar?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,960 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wildomar cheap or expensive?
Wildomar is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $111,631. It ranks 262nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wildomar?
The median homeowner in Wildomar pays $3,856 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Wildomar 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 Wildomar?
The median home value in Wildomar is $552,400, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
37,277 people live in Wildomar. Numbers are typical (middle) values.