Peoria, Illinois vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 194.2% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $235,345 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
828% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Peoria, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.2% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,092.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher