San Rafael, California vs. Acalanes Ridge, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acalanes Ridge, California is 5.5% more expensive than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $52,760 in Acalanes Ridge, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acalanes Ridge, California is more expensive than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Acalanes Ridge
than in San Rafael, California
San_Rafael, CA vs. Acalanes_Ridge, CA
Compared to San_Rafael, Acalanes_Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% higher
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower