Marina del Rey, CA vs Windsor, CA

Windsor is moderately more affordable than Marina del Rey, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Marina del Rey scores 185 compared to 164 for Windsor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marina del Rey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marina del Rey is $3,501/month compared to $2,087/month in Windsor — a 68% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Windsor has cheaper rent, Marina del Rey actually has lower median home values ($470,600 vs $763,200).

Median household income in Marina del Rey is $142,440 compared to $129,004 in Windsor (+10.4%). The higher salaries in Marina del Rey partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Marina del Rey spend roughly 29.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Windsor.