salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,480 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 240 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marina?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marina
| Size | Marina | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,656 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,814 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,182 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,075 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,021 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marina overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marina, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marina
Life in Marina
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marina?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,644 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $818,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $81,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marina, CA?
Renting in Marina costs a median of about $2,037 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Marina?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,480 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marina cheap or expensive?
Marina is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $103,487. It ranks 240th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marina?
The median homeowner in Marina pays $5,568 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Marina more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Marina?
The median home value in Marina is $818,700, about 7.9 times the typical yearly household income.
22,563 people live in Marina. Numbers are typical (middle) values.