San Rafael, California vs. Middlebury, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlebury, Vermont is 55.3% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $89,420 in Middlebury, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlebury, Vermont 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 Middlebury
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Middlebury, VT
Compared to San Rafael, Middlebury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower