Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Texas vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 115.7% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $280,383 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.7% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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