Marina, CA Cost of Living


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Marina cost of living score
151.9
More expensive
51.9% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Marina, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.9% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California.

Marina, CA

Housing costs in Marina?
A typical home costs $798,900, which is 136.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marina costs $2,690 per month, which is 88.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.1% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Marina?
To live comfortably in Marina, California, a minimum annual income of $153,000 for a family, and $88,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marina?
The cost of living in Marina, CA is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Marina, CA is 121.39 compared to the US average of 100. This index measures the relative cost of goods and services such as groceries, transportation, restaurants, utilities and housing costs. Housing costs are especially high in Marina, CA with an average rent for a one-bedroom apartment costing around $2,000 per month. However, this is offset by the high median household income which stands at around $77,620 annually. Despite the slightly higher costs of living in Marina compared to other areas within California and across the US, its quality public amenities and excellent transport links make it an attractive place to live and work.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarinaCaliforniaUnited States
  151.9149.9100.0
  107.2105.1100
  143.798.3100.0
  256.5234.8100.0
  $798,900$733,500$338,100
  87.1%102.4%100.0%
  105.4133.1100.0
  112.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Marina for the last 15 years. It is a gray place with old dated looking buildings, no real main street, and is the domain of the slum lord, and the mini  More

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Old Fort Ord is the only affordable housing on the Monterey Peninsula. It's frequently colder here than it was in Oregon. There is finally some local public  More

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Over 17 years ago

I find it funny when I lived here from '91-'01 there were hardly any stores new homes being build to justify staying. Then as soon as I move the city finally starts  More

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