What is a pro or con of living in San Rafael, Californiacompared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in San Rafael.

What salary do I need to live in San Rafael, California copmared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

A salary of $50,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $77,147 in San Rafael, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE vs. SAN RAFAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 54.3% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $77,147 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Rafael
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. San Rafael, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, San Rafael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

133.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% lower

Commute

15.7% higher

Health

14.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. San Rafael, CA

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