Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 44.4% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $127,033 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Washington, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher