Dayton, Ohio vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 205.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $152,883 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1056% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Dayton, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  205.8% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,958.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher