Sausalito, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 230.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 130.1 percent higher than the U.S. average and 53.5 percent lower than the average for California.
A typical home costs $1,432,800, which is 323.8 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 95.3 percent 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 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 36.6 percent more than the state average of $2,150.
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.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Sausalito is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Sausalito, California is more expensive.
Sausalito cost of living is 230.1