Fairfax town (Marin County), California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 5.5% more expensive than Fairfax town (Marin County), California.

You would need a salary of $79,112 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax town (Marin County), California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Fairfax town (Marin County), California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Fairfax town (Marin County), California
Fairfax_Town_(Marin_County), CA vs. San_Rafael, CA
Compared to Fairfax_Town_(Marin_County), San_Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower