Where can you afford to rent in California?
Economists say you shouldn't spend more than 30% of your earnings on rental costs. Using Zillow data, we mapped out the state's rental market. Use this tool to see where you can afford to live.
How much do you make in a year? $
Or, use a typical salary in one of these counties
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Fresno
You can afford to pay a month on rent and utilities. The map shows ZIP Codes with rentals available in this price range.
You're spending of your income on rental costs. Willing to pay more? Drag the slider to shift your monthly budget.
Note: Data collected by Zillow in July and August of 2019. Apartments on map reflect advertised rent, which may or may not include some utility costs. Utility costs vary by household, but on average Californians spend $140 on gas and electric each month, according to a 2015 report from the California Public Utilities Commission. Typical county income based on US Census Bureau estimates from the 2017 American Community Survey.
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Note: Data collected by Zillow in July and August of 2019. Apartments on map reflect advertised rent, which may or may not include some utility costs. Utility costs vary by household, but on average Californians spend $140 on gas and electric each month, according to a 2015 report from the California Public Utilities Commission. Typical county income based on US Census Bureau estimates from the 2017 American Community Survey.
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Additional reporting by Andrew Khouri and Sandhya Kambhampati
Sources: Zillow, Mapbox, and US Census Bureau