Arlington, Massachusetts vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 27.0% more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $215,876 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher