San Rafael, California vs. Hoboken, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoboken, New Jersey is 26.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $36,983 in Hoboken, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoboken, New Jersey is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Hoboken
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Hoboken, NJ
Compared to San Rafael, Hoboken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower