Cost of Living in Del Mar, CA

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238%
Overall NAT. AVG.
9%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
759%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Del Mar California National
Cost of living338141100
Groceries109111100
Health care114116100
Housing859197100
Transportation114118100
Utilities118119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment119120100
Household Items112111100
Education & Childcare127127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Del Mar is 140% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in Del Mar is 238% higher than the national average
  • Del Mar housing is 759% higher than the national average
  • California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average
  • California state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$245,259$20,438$5,722$7,359
      Renters$0$0$0$0
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Del Mar, CA, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Del Mar, the median monthly income is $245,259 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $5,722 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $0, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $0 on monthly rental expenses.

      California Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      California 7.25% 10.5%

      California Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      California 1% 13.3%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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