salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,480 a year. That is $46 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 356 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yucaipa?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yucaipa
| Size | Yucaipa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,496 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $939 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,765 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,399 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yucaipa
Life in Yucaipa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yucaipa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,072 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $502,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yucaipa, CA?
Renting in Yucaipa costs a median of about $2,412 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Yucaipa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,480 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yucaipa cheap or expensive?
Yucaipa is rated OK: rent takes 29.6% of the typical household income of $97,921. It ranks 356th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yucaipa?
The median homeowner in Yucaipa pays $4,143 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa?
The median home value in Yucaipa is $502,100, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
54,421 people live in Yucaipa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.