San Rafael, California vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 62.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $68,390 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Salisbury
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to San Rafael, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower