Larkspur, CA Cost of Living


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Larkspur cost of living score
230.1
More expensive
130.1% higher
than the US average
53.5% higher
than the California average
Larkspur, 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.

Larkspur, CA

Housing costs in Larkspur?
A typical home costs $1,934,000, which is 472.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 163.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Larkspur costs $3,300 per month, which is 130.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Larkspur?
To live comfortably in Larkspur, California, a minimum annual income of $370,440 for a family, and $110,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Larkspur?
The cost of living in Larkspur, CA is quite high compared to other areas in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Larkspur is around 125.6, which is 28% higher than the national average. Housing prices in particular are significantly higher at over 300% more than the national average. In addition, food and transportation costs are also slightly higher than average. However, the area also offers a variety of amenities such as restaurants, parks, and recreational activities that make it an attractive place to live for those who can afford it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLarkspurCaliforniaUnited States
  230.1149.9100.0
  118.3105.1100
  110.198.3100.0
  677.1234.8100.0
  $1,934,000$733,500$338,100
  98.2%102.4%100.0%
  121.7133.1100.0
  164.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Wonderful. safe, clean, beautiful, great  More

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Over 17 years ago

With a population that is 90.37% white, 0.84% black, 4.48% asian, 0.24% native american, and 4.07% 'Other', I would hardly claim that Larkspur is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We really like the area in and around Larkspur, including San Anselmo and Fairfax. In particular, there is access to spectacular open spaces for hiking, biking, etc.  More

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