San Marino, CA Cost of Living


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San Marino cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
San Marino, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

San Marino, CA

Housing costs in San Marino?
A typical home costs $2,232,300, which is 560.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 204.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Marino costs $2,490 per month, which is 74.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford San Marino?
To live comfortably in San Marino, California, a minimum annual income of $427,680 for a family, and $78,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Marino?
The cost of living in San Marino, CA is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in the city is over $2 million, significantly higher than both the national and California median. Similarly, the average rental costs are about 40% higher than those across California. Groceries, clothing, and healthcare costs are all also above average. While it is not necessarily an inexpensive place to live, for those who can afford it, San Marino provides a safe and affluent environment in which to raise a family or enjoy retirement.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSan MarinoCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  115.7105.1100
  86.798.3100.0
  847.8234.8100.0
  $2,232,300$733,500$338,100
  99.4%102.4%100.0%
  158.9133.1100.0
  134.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

I can't believe that the voters in this city -- always highly REPUBLICAN--are composed of 63% Democrats and in the 30s for republicans. I am a Democrat but was  More

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Over 17 years ago

Our family lived right on the border of San Marino in the 50's and 60's. We went to the fine schools there and enjoyed a wonderful education. There were only 2  More

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