Cost of Living Calculator - Alhambra, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 30.5% more expensive than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $97,869 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Alhambra, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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