San Rafael, California vs. Pinehurst, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pinehurst, North Carolina is 53.9% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $23,068 in Pinehurst, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pinehurst, North Carolina is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Pinehurst
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Pinehurst, NC
Compared to San Rafael, Pinehurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% lower
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower