Provo, Utah vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 100.0% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $244,000 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Provo, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher