Nicasio, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 21.9% cheaper than Nicasio, California.

You would need a salary of $39,059 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nicasio, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Nicasio, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Nicasio, California
Nicasio, CA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Nicasio, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher