Redondo Beach, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 1.2% more expensive than Redondo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $151,816 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redondo Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Redondo Beach, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Redondo Beach, California
Redondo Beach, CA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Redondo Beach, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher