salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.6 minutes each way. Most homes (90.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $123,360 a year. That is $59 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 524 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Woodcrest?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Woodcrest
| Size | Woodcrest | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,912 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,391 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Woodcrest
Life in Woodcrest
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodcrest?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,372 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $786,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Woodcrest, CA?
Renting in Woodcrest costs a median of about $3,084 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Woodcrest?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $123,360 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodcrest cheap or expensive?
Woodcrest is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $165,799. It ranks 524th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Woodcrest?
The median homeowner in Woodcrest pays $4,528 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest?
The median home value in Woodcrest is $786,300, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
17,368 people live in Woodcrest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.