Louisville, Colorado vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 45.2% more expensive than Louisville, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,612 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Louisville, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Louisville, Colorado
Louisville, CO vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Louisville, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher