Richmond, Virginia vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 126.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $113,111 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Richmond, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.2% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  386.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher