salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,840 a year. That is $36 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 178 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winter Gardens?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winter Gardens
| Size | Winter Gardens | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,844 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,151 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,311 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winter Gardens 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 Winter Gardens, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winter Gardens
Life in Winter Gardens
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winter Gardens?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,352 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $608,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winter Gardens, CA?
Renting in Winter Gardens costs a median of about $1,871 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Winter Gardens?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,840 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winter Gardens cheap or expensive?
Winter Gardens is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $105,664. It ranks 178th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winter Gardens?
The median homeowner in Winter Gardens pays $4,425 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Winter Gardens 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 Winter Gardens?
The median home value in Winter Gardens is $608,600, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
22,131 people live in Winter Gardens. Numbers are typical (middle) values.