Medfield, Massachusetts vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 30.4% more expensive than Medfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,557 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Medfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Medfield, Massachusetts
Medfield, MA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Medfield, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher