San Rafael, California vs. Issaquah, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Issaquah, Washington is 19.4% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $40,294 in Issaquah, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Issaquah, Washington is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Issaquah
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Issaquah, WA
Compared to San Rafael, Issaquah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower