Essex, Connecticut vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 76.6% more expensive than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $273,737 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Essex, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher