San Bernardino, California has an overall cost of living index of 107.3, which is 7.3 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,508 per month, while the typical home is valued around $422,300. Households earn a median of $67,415 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 57. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$67,415
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,508
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$422,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
107.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,692
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,777
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,201
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,912
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
107.3
Goods
102.0
Rents / Housing
132.0
Services
164.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $140,840 |
| Registered Nurse | $135,680 |
| Elementary Teacher | $93,620 |
| Electrician | $80,130 |
| Accountant | $93,040 |
| Plumber | $71,750 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $189,540 |
| Civil Engineer | $117,200 |
| Operations Manager | $129,390 |
| Market Research Analyst | $85,640 |
| Health Services Manager | $146,350 |
| Truck Driver | $61,480 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $101,120 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
222,724
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Census ACS
57.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,399
Per month
Avg Home Value
$371,708
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 92324 | — | $1,460 | $376,200 |
| ZIP 92346 | — | $1,437 | $430,400 |
| ZIP 92354 | — | $1,573 | $477,900 |
| ZIP 92369 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 92374 | — | $1,816 | $471,700 |
| ZIP 92376 | — | $1,508 | $388,100 |
| ZIP 92385 | — | — | $381,800 |
| ZIP 92401 | — | $1,042 | $296,000 |
| ZIP 92404 | — | $1,272 | $347,300 |
| ZIP 92405 | — | $1,381 | $337,300 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
52°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.7%
San Bernardino has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 107.3. The US national average is 100, so San Bernardino is 7.3 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in San Bernardino is $1,508 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in San Bernardino is $67,415 per year.
The median home value in San Bernardino is $422,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
San Bernardino has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
