Charleston, Tennessee vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 142.4% more expensive than Charleston, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $121,182 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Charleston, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Charleston, Tennessee
Charleston, TN vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Charleston, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.4% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  472.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.5% higher