Belmont, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 29.8% cheaper than Belmont, California.

You would need a salary of $35,121 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Belmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Belmont, California
Belmont, CA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Belmont, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher