Cost of Living Calculator - Albuquerque, New Mexico vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 139.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $179,570 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.4% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  412.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher

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