Ashburn, Virginia vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 44.8% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $506,929 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Ashburn, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher