Austin, Texas vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 68.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,804 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Austin, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher