Cost of Living in Sausalito, CA

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187%
Overall NAT. AVG.
22%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
553%
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 Sausalito California National
Cost of living287141100
Groceries122111100
Health care123116100
Housing653197100
Transportation132118100
Utilities126119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment140120100
Household Items118111100
Education & Childcare154127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Sausalito is 103% higher than the California average
  • The cost of living in Sausalito is 187% higher than the national average
  • Sausalito housing is 553% 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$178,722$14,894$4,170$5,362
      Renters$187,245$15,604$4,369$5,618
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Sausalito, CA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Sausalito homeowners, is $178,722. This would allow for a maximum of $4,170 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $187,245 which would result in a maximum of $4,369 to be spent on rental costs.

      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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