Huntington Beach, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 20.4% more expensive than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $114,421 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Huntington Beach, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher