What is a pro or con of living in San Rafael, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 487% more expensive in San Rafael.

What salary do I need to live in San Rafael, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $90,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $186,343 in San Rafael, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN RAFAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 107.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $186,343 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
487% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. San Rafael, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, San Rafael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

107.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

579.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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