San Rafael, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 50.3% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $173,873 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to San Rafael, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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