San Rafael, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 1.1% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $44,503 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in San Jose
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to San Rafael, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower