Mason, Ohio vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 106.5% more expensive than Mason, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $103,229 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Mason, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Mason, Ohio
Mason, OH vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Mason, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.5% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher