Del Mar, CA Cost of Living


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Del Mar cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Del Mar, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Del Mar, CA

Housing costs in Del Mar?
A typical home costs $3,412,400, which is 909.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 365.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Del Mar costs $3,460 per month, which is 142.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 37.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Del Mar?
To live comfortably in Del Mar, California, a minimum annual income of $653,760 for a family, and $108,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Del Mar?
The cost of living in Del Mar, CA is quite high compared to other areas in the US. The median home price is around $2 million, making it one of the most expensive places to live in California. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is approximately $3,000 per month and the average monthly utility costs are also quite high. Additionally, groceries and other everyday expenses can be more expensive due to the extra costs associated with living in such a desirable location. Despite this, many people find that the higher cost of living is worth it given all that Del Mar has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDel MarCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  121.4105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  995.6234.8100.0
  $3,412,400$733,500$338,100
  105.0%102.4%100.0%
  123.0133.1100.0
  153.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I'm born, and raised in the Chicago area, and had most of my career while living in the Washington, DC area. San Diego does take some getting used to. Where you live  More

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