San Rafael, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 48.9% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $40,846 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to San Rafael, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower