Bolinas, CA vs Muir Beach, CA

Bolinas is moderately more affordable than Muir Beach, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Bolinas scores 251 compared to 271 for Muir Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Muir Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bolinas is $1,750/month compared to $2,188/month in Muir Beach — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bolinas is more affordable at $1,909,100 median vs $2,000,001.

Median household income in Bolinas is $95,192 compared to $157,500 in Muir Beach (-39.6%). While Muir Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bolinas spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Muir Beach.