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Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs San Rafael, California

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 55.0% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,477 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
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• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs San_Rafael, CA
Compared to Alexandria, San_Rafael is:
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  55.0% higher
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  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% higher
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  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
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  Personal
  14.1% higher
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