Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 141.6% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $120,778 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Amherst, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.3% higher

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