salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,600 a year. That is $32 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 123 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Willowbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Willowbrook
| Size | Willowbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $928 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,834 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,976 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,608 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Willowbrook
Life in Willowbrook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willowbrook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,215 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $559,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Willowbrook, CA?
Renting in Willowbrook costs a median of about $1,665 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Willowbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,600 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Willowbrook cheap or expensive?
Willowbrook is rated OK: rent takes 29.6% of the typical household income of $67,495. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Willowbrook?
The median homeowner in Willowbrook pays $3,804 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook?
The median home value in Willowbrook is $559,200, about 8.3 times the typical yearly household income.
21,681 people live in Willowbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.