salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way. Most households rent (94%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 74.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 621 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marina del Rey?
Share of households by yearly income. 66.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marina del Rey
| Size | Marina del Rey | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,024 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,431 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marina del Rey 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 del Rey, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marina del Rey
Life in Marina del Rey
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marina del Rey?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $318 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $458,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marina del Rey, CA?
Renting in Marina del Rey costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Marina del Rey?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marina del Rey cheap or expensive?
Marina del Rey is rated OK: rent takes 26.6% of the typical household income of $158,133. It ranks 621st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marina del Rey?
The median homeowner in Marina del Rey pays $3,640 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Marina del Rey 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 del Rey?
The median home value in Marina del Rey is $458,800, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,176 people live in Marina del Rey. Numbers are typical (middle) values.