Germantown, Tennessee vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 98.9% more expensive than Germantown, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $155,144 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Germantown, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown, TN vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Germantown, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.6% higher