San Rafael, California vs. Harbor Springs, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harbor Springs, Michigan is 55.7% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $44,342 in Harbor Springs, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harbor Springs, Michigan is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Harbor Springs
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Harbor Springs, MI
Compared to San Rafael, Harbor Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower