San Rafael, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 49.7% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $113,224 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Atlanta
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to San Rafael, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower