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

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 34.5% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,934 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
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• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Rafael is:
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  34.5% higher
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  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% higher
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  Utilities
  1.0% lower
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  3.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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