| | San Rafael, CA | La Porte, IN | United States |
| Overall | 230.1 | 81.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 113.5 | 93.3 | 100 |
| Health | 110.1 | 90.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 445.3 | 68.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,209,300 | $220,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,730.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 118.7 | 77.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 164.1 | 86.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for San Rafael 
7 Reviews
San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city More
I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can More
Cost of living too high. Unfriendly More
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Reviews for La Porte 5 Reviews
La Porte is close to Chicago without all of the big city prices. Easy to visit several cities which a relatively More
You might not believe it, but being in the snow belt has unexpected benefits -- like spending the day at home when you planned to go to work but couldn't get out of the More
Some of the good things about La Porte. It has the La Porte County Symphony for music lovers, La Porte Little Theater for those who like plays, an art gallery with More
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