The Woodlands, Texas vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 94.3% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,140 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in San Rafael
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.3% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% higher