Happy Valley, Oregon vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 53.1% more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $76,549 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy_Valley, OR vs. San_Rafael, CA
Compared to Happy_Valley, San_Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher