Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 136.8% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $224,978 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Fayetteville, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.8% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  372.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.5% higher