Marin County, CA Cost of Living


1 Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
How much do I need to live in Marin, California?
$22,410 / month
for a family, 315.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $268,920 for the year for a family.
$8,900 / month
for a single person, 86.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $106,800 for the year for a single person.

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

Marin County, CA

Housing costs in Marin?
A typical home costs $1,402,900, which is 314.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 91.3% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marin costs $3,190 per month, which is 123.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 32.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Marin?
To live comfortably in Marin Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $268,920 for a family, and $106,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marin?
The cost of living in Marin, CA County is significantly higher than the average cost of living in the United States. The median house value in Marin, CA County is $1.4029e+006, compared to the US national average of $338,100. This reflects a nearly 230% increase in the cost of housing alone. However, this startling statistic is only part of the overall picture; when considering all areas of life including food, transportation, and taxes, the overall Cost of Living Index for Marin County stands at 230.1 which is more than double that of US at 100. Therefore, it's clear that living in Marin County requires more income to cover the basic costs than most other parts of America.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMarinCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  115.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock98.3100.0
  482.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  96.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  164.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Marin
    See all (1)

Marin County has been my home for the last fifteen years, with a few years before that, between San Francisco and Berkeley. I moved here for the weather and the hiking.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Marin

Crime

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.