Cost of Living

Cost of Living in California 2026

Compare housing prices, rental costs, and living expenses across California cities. Powered by BLS, HUD, and MLS® listings data.

29 Palms

Average
Median Home$249K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Acton

Average
Median Home$275K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Adelanto

Average
Median Home$290K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Aguanga

Average
Median Home$150K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Alhambra

Average
Median Home$791K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Altadena

Average
Median Home$990K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Anaheim

Average
Median Home$872K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Anza

Average
Median Home$150K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Apple Valley

Average
Median Home$330K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Arcadia

Average
Median Home$1.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Arroyo Grande

Average
Median Home$1.3M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Atascadero

Average
Median Home$695K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Azusa

Average
Median Home$689K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Bakersfield

Average
Median Home$410K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Banning

Average
Median Home$377K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Barstow

Average
Median Home$269K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Beaumont

Average
Median Home$538K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Berry Creek

Average
Median Home$135K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Big Bear City

Average
Median Home$425K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Big Bear Lake

Average
Median Home$550K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Blythe

Average
Median Home$250K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Borrego Springs

Average
Median Home$330K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Burbank

Average
Median Home$1.1M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Cabazon

Average
Median Home$200K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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California City

Average
Median Home$279K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Calimesa

Average
Median Home$267K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Camarillo

Average
Median Home$837K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Cambria

Average
Median Home$790K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Canoga Park

Average
Median Home$497K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Canyon Country

Average
Median Home$697K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Canyon Lake

Average
Median Home$739K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Carlsbad

Average
Median Home$1.3M
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Carson

Average
Median Home$799K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Castaic

Average
Median Home$755K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Cathedral City

Average
Median Home$310K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Chatsworth

Average
Median Home$900K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Chico

Average
Median Home$459K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Chino

Average
Median Home$765K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Chino Hills

Average
Median Home$980K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Chowchilla

Average
Median Home$459K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Chula Vista

Average
Median Home$795K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Claremont

Average
Median Home$1.1M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Clearlake

Average
Median Home$241K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Clearlake Oaks

Average
Median Home$200K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Coarsegold

Average
Median Home$422K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Colton

Average
Median Home$400K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Compton

Average
Median Home$646K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Corning

Average
Median Home$300K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Corona

Average
Median Home$773K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Corona Del Mar

Average
Median Home$5.3M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Coronado

Average
Median Home$2.8M
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Costa Mesa

Average
Median Home$1.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Covina

Average
Median Home$720K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Crestline

Average
Median Home$389K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Cypress

Median Home$849K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Dana Point

Average
Median Home$2.3M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Desert Hot Springs

Average
Median Home$330K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Diamond Bar

Average
Median Home$1.1M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Downey

Average
Median Home$923K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Eastvale

Average
Median Home$812K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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El Cajon

Average
Median Home$624K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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El Monte

Average
Median Home$749K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Encinitas

Average
Median Home$2.0M
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Encino

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Escondido

Average
Median Home$825K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Fallbrook

Average
Median Home$875K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Fontana

Average
Median Home$649K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Frazier Park

Average
Median Home$370K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Fresno

Average
Median Home$459K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Fullerton

Average
Median Home$950K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Garden Grove

Average
Median Home$894K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Gardena

Average
Median Home$637K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Glendale

Average
Median Home$950K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Glendora

Average
Median Home$999K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Granada Hills

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Hacienda Heights

Average
Median Home$979K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Helendale

Average
Median Home$279K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Hemet

Average
Median Home$300K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Hesperia

Average
Median Home$449K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Hidden Valley Lake

Average
Median Home$369K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Highland

Average
Median Home$549K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Hinkley

Average
Median Home$121K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Homeland

Average
Median Home$265K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Huntington Beach

Average
Median Home$1.3M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Imperial Beach

Average
Median Home$899K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Indio

Average
Median Home$558K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Inglewood

Average
Median Home$785K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Irvine

Average
Median Home$1.7M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Joshua Tree

Average
Median Home$250K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Julian

Average
Median Home$525K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Jurupa Valley

Average
Median Home$700K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Kelseyville

Average
Median Home$334K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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La Habra

Average
Median Home$628K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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La Jolla

Average
Median Home$3.1M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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La Mesa

Average
Median Home$949K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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La Puente

Average
Median Home$759K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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La Quinta

Average
Median Home$685K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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La Verne

Average
Median Home$350K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Laguna Beach

Average
Median Home$4.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Laguna Niguel

Average
Median Home$1.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Laguna Woods

Average
Median Home$450K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lake Arrowhead

Average
Median Home$695K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lake Elsinore

Average
Median Home$500K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Lake Forest

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lakeport

Average
Median Home$325K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lakeside

Average
Median Home$610K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lakewood

Average
Median Home$928K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lancaster

Average
Median Home$377K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Landers

Average
Median Home$284K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Littlerock

Average
Median Home$400K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Llano

Average
Median Home$199K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Long Beach

Average
Median Home$750K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Los Angeles

Average
Median Home$819K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Los Osos

Average
Median Home$500K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lower Lake

Average
Median Home$297K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lucerne

Average
Median Home$258K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Lucerne Valley

Average
Median Home$149K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Madera

Average
Median Home$532K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Magalia

Average
Median Home$282K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Manhattan Beach

Median Home$4.3M
Avg 2BR Rent$3,900/mo

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Mariposa

Average
Median Home$370K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Menifee

Average
Median Home$570K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Merced

Average
Median Home$430K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Mission Viejo

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Mojave

Average
Median Home$110K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Monrovia

Average
Median Home$1.0M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Montebello

Median Home$994K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Monterey Park

Average
Median Home$889K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Moreno Valley

Average
Median Home$565K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Morongo Valley

Average
Median Home$300K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Murrieta

Average
Median Home$670K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Needles

Average
Median Home$250K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Newberry Springs

Average
Median Home$144K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Newhall

Average
Median Home$520K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Newport Beach

Average
Median Home$4.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Newport Coast

Average
Median Home$13.1M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Nipomo

Average
Median Home$1.0M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Norco

Median Home$1.0M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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North Hills

Average
Median Home$859K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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North Hollywood

Average
Median Home$900K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Northridge

Average
Median Home$1.1M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Oak Hills

Average
Median Home$540K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Oceanside

Average
Median Home$805K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Ojai

Average
Median Home$1.4M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Ontario

Average
Median Home$630K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Orange

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Oro Grande

Average
Median Home$175K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Oroville

Average
Median Home$295K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Oxnard

Average
Median Home$860K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Palm Desert

Average
Median Home$549K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Palm Springs

Average
Median Home$640K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Palmdale

Average
Median Home$460K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Paradise

Average
Median Home$161K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Pasadena

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Paso Robles

Average
Median Home$815K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Perris

Average
Median Home$547K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Phelan

Average
Median Home$189K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Pine Mountain Club

Average
Median Home$408K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Pinon Hills

Average
Median Home$205K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Pomona

Average
Median Home$675K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Poway

Average
Median Home$1.4M
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Ramona

Average
Median Home$822K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Rancho Cucamonga

Average
Median Home$814K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Rancho Mirage

Average
Median Home$784K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Rancho Mission Viejo

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Rancho Palos Verdes

Average
Median Home$2.0M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Rancho Santa Fe

Average
Median Home$5.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Rancho Santa Margarita

Average
Median Home$932K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Redlands

Average
Median Home$649K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Redondo Beach

Average
Median Home$1.7M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Reseda

Average
Median Home$750K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Rialto

Average
Median Home$572K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Riverside

Average
Median Home$680K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Rosamond

Average
Median Home$333K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Rowland Heights

Average
Median Home$949K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Running Springs

Average
Median Home$375K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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San Bernardino

Average
Median Home$500K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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San Clemente

Average
Median Home$1.9M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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San Diego

Average
Median Home$849K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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San Dimas

Average
Median Home$820K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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San Gabriel

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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San Jacinto

Average
Median Home$450K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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San Juan Capistrano

Average
Median Home$1.6M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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San Luis Obispo

Average
Median Home$939K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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San Marcos

Average
Median Home$750K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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San Pedro

Average
Median Home$834K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Santa Ana

Average
Median Home$650K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Santa Maria

Average
Median Home$660K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Santa Paula

Average
Median Home$733K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Santee

Average
Median Home$599K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Saugus

Average
Median Home$800K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Sherman Oaks

Average
Median Home$1.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Simi Valley

Average
Median Home$749K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Spring Valley

Average
Median Home$729K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Studio City

Average
Median Home$1.6M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Sugarloaf

Average
Median Home$329K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Sylmar

Average
Median Home$649K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Tarzana

Average
Median Home$1.3M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Tehachapi

Average
Median Home$395K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Temecula

Average
Median Home$780K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Thermal

Average
Median Home$234K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Torrance

Average
Median Home$899K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Tustin

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Upland

Average
Median Home$835K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Val Verde

Median Home$75K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Valencia

Average
Median Home$800K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Valley Center

Average
Median Home$864K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Van Nuys

Average
Median Home$849K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Ventura

Average
Median Home$923K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Victorville

Average
Median Home$440K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Vista

Average
Median Home$875K
Avg 2BR Rent$3,001/mo

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Walnut

Average
Median Home$1.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Warner Springs

Average
Median Home$330K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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West Covina

Average
Median Home$799K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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West Hills

Average
Median Home$1.2M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Westminster

Average
Median Home$959K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Whitewater

Average
Median Home$115K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Whittier

Average
Median Home$815K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Wildomar

Average
Median Home$594K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,201/mo

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Winchester

Average
Median Home$625K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Woodland Hills

Average
Median Home$1.4M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Wrightwood

Average
Median Home$430K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Yorba Linda

Average
Median Home$1.5M
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Yucaipa

Average
Median Home$550K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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Yucca Valley

Average
Median Home$349K
Avg 2BR Rent$2,601/mo

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