San Rafael, California vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 32.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $70,753 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Rancho Mirage
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Rancho Mirage, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Rancho Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower