Reading, Pennsylvania vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 143.4% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $121,725 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Reading, 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 Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Reading, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.4% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,740.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher