salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.1 minutes each way. Most homes (83.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,880 a year. That is $39 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 235 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yosemite Lakes?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yosemite Lakes
| Size | Yosemite Lakes | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,147 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yosemite Lakes
Life in Yosemite Lakes
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yosemite Lakes?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $573 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $374,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yosemite Lakes, CA?
Renting in Yosemite Lakes costs a median of about $2,022 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Yosemite Lakes?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,880 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yosemite Lakes cheap or expensive?
Yosemite Lakes is rated OK: rent takes 23.0% of the typical household income of $105,491. It ranks 235th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yosemite Lakes?
The median homeowner in Yosemite Lakes pays $2,619 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes?
The median home value in Yosemite Lakes is $374,000, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,288 people live in Yosemite Lakes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.