Sausalito, CA Cost of Living


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Sausalito cost of living score
230.1
More expensive
130.1% higher
than the US average
53.5% higher
than the California average
Sausalito, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 230.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 130.1% higher than the U.S. average and 53.5% lower than the average for California.

Sausalito, CA

Housing costs in Sausalito?
A typical home costs $1,432,800, which is 323.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 95.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sausalito costs $3,390 per month, which is 137.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 36.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Sausalito?
To live comfortably in Sausalito, California, a minimum annual income of $274,680 for a family, and $113,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sausalito?
The cost of living in Sausalito, CA is quite high due to its proximity to San Francisco. While the median household income in Sausalito is roughly $130,000 per year, the median home value in this city is close to $1.5 million dollars. This means that the average person would need a salary of upwards of $150,000 per year to be able to afford the average home in this area. Furthermore, many necessities such as groceries and entertainment are much higher than most other cities around the US. Despite these costs, however, many people still choose to call Sausalito their home due to its stunning views of San Francisco Bay and its unique culture.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSausalitoCaliforniaUnited States
  230.1149.9100.0
  115.8105.1100
  110.198.3100.0
  529.9234.8100.0
  $1,432,800$733,500$338,100
  98.2%102.4%100.0%
  126.2133.1100.0
  164.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Awesome, but  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sausalito is a gorgeous town of 7,000 people right on the bay. It's very community oriented with a nice mix of the mega rich and boat people. There are parks, great  More

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Sausalito has been for me a kind of roller coaster of a town...it is quiet and conveniently located being 10 minutes from SF but: Real estate is outrageously expensive,  More

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