Bloomington, Minnesota vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 106.7% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $103,329 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Bloomington, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher